Crime Rate in Culverden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Culverden

The total recorded crimes in Culverden, Tunbridge Wells, UK in March 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Culverden crime rate of 2.13 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (94.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Culverden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grosvenor Road with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Culverden has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 2.13 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tunbridge Wells)CrimesRank (Tunbridge Wells)CrimesRank (Tunbridge Wells)
Park70 21,068 31,088 1
Sherwood55 41,153 11,049 2
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
Broadwater28 10413 10430 12
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

Culverden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202511
January 202511
December 202411
November 20248
October 202411
September 20246
August 202431
July 202427
June 202438
May 202412
April 20247

A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202517
January 202528
December 202423
November 202413
October 202430
September 202423
August 202433
July 202422
June 202438
May 202424
April 202429

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
April 20246

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Culverden in March 2025

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

1. Grosvenor Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Chilston Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
6. Woodbury Park Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Oakdale Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Grosvenor Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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