Crime Rate in Benenden and Cranbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Benenden and Cranbrook

The total recorded crimes in Benenden and Cranbrook, Tunbridge Wells, UK in May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Benenden and Cranbrook crime rate of 12.98 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Benenden and Cranbrook, encompassing approximately 3,927 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Benenden and Cranbrook Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Causton Road with total crimes: 10
  • Crane Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Wheatfield Lea with total crimes: 3

How safe is Benenden and Cranbrook?

To understand the safety of Benenden and Cranbrook, we need to analyze Benenden and Cranbrook crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Tunbridge Wells:

    • In 2024, Benenden and Cranbrook reported a higher crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 661 crimes compared to 477. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Benenden and Cranbrook witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

    • In 2023, Benenden and Cranbrook experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 555 crimes compared to 466. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Benenden and Cranbrook witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tunbridge Wells, Benenden and Cranbrook has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Benenden and Cranbrook Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Benenden and Cranbrook has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 12.98 ranking 4th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK

In 2024, the total Benenden and Cranbrook crimes were 661. The crime rate of Benenden and Cranbrook in 2024 was 168.29 (year) or 14.02 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

In 2023, the total crimes in Benenden and Cranbrook were around 555 crimes with yearly crime rate of 141.30 (year) or 11.78 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Benenden and Cranbrook)CrimesRank (Benenden and Cranbrook)CrimesRank (Benenden and Cranbrook)
Park77 11,068 31,088 1
Sherwood72 21,153 11,049 2
Culverden64 31,075 2827 3
Southborough and High Brooms45 6524 5545 5
Pantiles and St Mark's46 5467 8513 7
Pembury24 14474 7537 6
Paddock Wood East32 10485 6446 11
Paddock Wood West41 7360 13354 13
St James'31 11382 12476 8
Rusthall32 8344 14354 14
St John's28 13457 9474 9
Broadwater32 9413 10430 12
Hawkhurst and Sandhurst30 12399 11472 10
Speldhurst and Bidborough19 15237 17265 15
Southborough North15 18291 15245 16
Goudhurst and Lamberhurst18 16254 16233 17
Frittenden and Sissinghurst16 17161 19125 20
Brenchley and Horsmonden14 19215 18181 18
Capel13 20128 20149 19

Benenden and Cranbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20255
February 20258
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20252
February 20257
January 20257
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 202410
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202520
March 202518
February 202520
January 20255
December 202412
November 202410
October 20248
September 202416
August 202412
July 202419
June 202428
May 202429

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 202416
May 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 202512
February 20255
January 202510
December 20247
November 202422
October 20247
September 202411
August 202412
July 202410
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20245

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

High Crime Locations Benenden and Cranbrook in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Benenden and Cranbrook postcode area is presented below.

1. Causton Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Other crime1
2. Crane Lane (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Wheatfield Lea (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Goddards Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Burglary1
5. Bank Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Admirals Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wheatfield Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Leybourne Dell (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Swattenden Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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