Crime Rate in Broadwater: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broadwater

The total recorded crimes in Broadwater, Tunbridge Wells, UK in March 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadwater crime rate of 0.68 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 Broadwater, encompassing approximately 40,882 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Broadwater Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Tree Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ramslye Road with total crimes: 4
  • Showfields Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Broadwater?

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

  • Relative to Tunbridge Wells:

    • In 2024, Broadwater demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 413 crimes compared to 477.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Broadwater witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Broadwater had fewer crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 430 crimes compared to 466. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Broadwater recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tunbridge Wells, Broadwater has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Broadwater Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Broadwater has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 1.52 ranking 10th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK

In 2024, the total Broadwater crimes were 413. The crime rate of Broadwater in 2024 was 18.91 (year) or 1.58 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broadwater were around 430 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.00 (year) or 1.33 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tunbridge Wells)CrimesRank (Tunbridge Wells)CrimesRank (Tunbridge Wells)
Park70 21,068 31,088 1
Sherwood55 41,153 11,049 2
Culverden71 11,075 2827 3
Southborough and High Brooms58 3524 5545 5
Benenden and Cranbrook51 5661 4555 4
Pembury31 7474 7537 6
Paddock Wood East43 6485 6446 11
Pantiles and St Mark's27 11467 8513 7
St James'30 9382 12476 8
Hawkhurst and Sandhurst30 8399 11472 10
St John's20 16457 9474 9
Rusthall26 12344 14354 14
Paddock Wood West25 13360 13354 13
Speldhurst and Bidborough22 14237 17265 15
Southborough North18 17291 15245 16
Goudhurst and Lamberhurst20 15254 16233 17
Brenchley and Horsmonden14 18215 18181 18
Capel13 19128 20149 19
Frittenden and Sissinghurst9 20161 19125 20

Broadwater Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
November 20247
August 20242
July 20249
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 202510
December 202412
November 202411
October 202411
September 202414
August 202413
July 202412
June 202420
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
December 20245
November 20249
October 202411
September 20248
August 20246
July 202416
June 202424
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
September 20241
August 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Broadwater in March 2025

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

1. Willow Tree Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
2. Ramslye Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Showfields Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rowan Tree Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Cobbett'S Ride (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Langton Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Eridge Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lavender Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tudor Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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