Crime Rate in Culverden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Culverden

The total recorded crimes in Culverden, Tunbridge Wells, UK in May 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Culverden crime rate of 1.92 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 Culverden, encompassing approximately 33,289 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Culverden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Grosvenor Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Culverden?

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

  • Relative to Tunbridge Wells:

    • In 2024, Culverden reported a higher crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 1,075 crimes compared to 477. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Culverden witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

    • In 2023, Culverden experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 827 crimes compared to 466. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Culverden witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Culverden Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Culverden has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 1.92 ranking 3th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK

In 2024, the total Culverden crimes were 1,075. The crime rate of Culverden in 2024 was 32.29 (year) or 2.69 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

In 2023, the total crimes in Culverden were around 827 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.84 (year) or 2.07 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Culverden)CrimesRank (Culverden)CrimesRank (Culverden)
Park77 11,068 31,088 1
Sherwood72 21,153 11,049 2
Benenden and Cranbrook51 4661 4555 4
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

Culverden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (42 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202519
March 202533
February 202517
January 202528
December 202423
November 202413
October 202430
September 202423
August 202433
July 202422
June 202438
May 202424

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 192 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20256
March 20255
February 202511
January 202511
December 202411
November 20248
October 202411
September 20246
August 202431
July 202427
June 202438
May 202412

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 190 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 202515
February 20258
January 202511
December 202411
November 20249
October 202411
September 202415
August 202418
July 202412
June 202442
May 202416

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246

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 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Culverden in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Grosvenor Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Lime Hill Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Grosvenor Park (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
10. Woodbury Park Road (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1

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