The total recorded crimes in Capel, Tunbridge Wells, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Capel crime rate of 113.24 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 Capel, encompassing approximately 114 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Capel, we need to analyze Capel crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Tunbridge Wells:
In 2024, Capel demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 128 crimes compared to 477.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Capel recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.
In 2023, Capel had fewer crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 149 crimes compared to 466. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Capel recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Tunbridge Wells, Capel has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Capel has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 113.24 ranking 20th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK
In 2024, the total Capel crimes were 128. The crime rate of Capel in 2024 was 1114.98 (year) or 92.92 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.
In 2023, the total crimes in Capel were around 149 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1297.91 (year) or 108.16 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Capel) | Crimes | Rank (Capel) | Crimes | Rank (Capel) | |
| Park | 77 | 1 | 1,068 | 3 | 1,088 | 1 |
| Sherwood | 72 | 2 | 1,153 | 1 | 1,049 | 2 |
| Culverden | 64 | 3 | 1,075 | 2 | 827 | 3 |
| Benenden and Cranbrook | 51 | 4 | 661 | 4 | 555 | 4 |
| Southborough and High Brooms | 45 | 6 | 524 | 5 | 545 | 5 |
| Pantiles and St Mark's | 46 | 5 | 467 | 8 | 513 | 7 |
| Pembury | 24 | 14 | 474 | 7 | 537 | 6 |
| Paddock Wood East | 32 | 10 | 485 | 6 | 446 | 11 |
| Paddock Wood West | 41 | 7 | 360 | 13 | 354 | 13 |
| St James' | 31 | 11 | 382 | 12 | 476 | 8 |
| Rusthall | 32 | 8 | 344 | 14 | 354 | 14 |
| St John's | 28 | 13 | 457 | 9 | 474 | 9 |
| Broadwater | 32 | 9 | 413 | 10 | 430 | 12 |
| Hawkhurst and Sandhurst | 30 | 12 | 399 | 11 | 472 | 10 |
| Speldhurst and Bidborough | 19 | 15 | 237 | 17 | 265 | 15 |
| Southborough North | 15 | 18 | 291 | 15 | 245 | 16 |
| Goudhurst and Lamberhurst | 18 | 16 | 254 | 16 | 233 | 17 |
| Frittenden and Sissinghurst | 16 | 17 | 161 | 19 | 125 | 20 |
| Brenchley and Horsmonden | 14 | 19 | 215 | 18 | 181 | 18 |
In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Possession of weapons also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 6 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Capel postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |