Crime Rate in Culverden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Culverden

The total recorded crimes in Culverden, Tunbridge Wells, UK in July 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Culverden crime rate of 2.40 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
Culverden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area 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 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 July 2025 the Culverden has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 2.40 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Culverden)CrimesRank (Culverden)CrimesRank (Culverden)
Park94 11,068 31,088 1
Sherwood86 21,153 11,049 2
Benenden and Cranbrook56 4661 4555 4
Southborough and High Brooms45 6524 5545 5
Paddock Wood East50 5485 6446 11
Pembury43 8474 7537 6
Pantiles and St Mark's44 7467 8513 7
St James'32 10382 12476 8
St John's29 13457 9474 9
Hawkhurst and Sandhurst41 9399 11472 10
Broadwater29 14413 10430 12
Paddock Wood West31 11360 13354 13
Rusthall31 12344 14354 14
Speldhurst and Bidborough12 18237 17265 15
Southborough North16 17291 15245 16
Goudhurst and Lamberhurst24 15254 16233 17
Brenchley and Horsmonden19 16215 18181 18
Capel9 19128 20149 19
Frittenden and Sissinghurst7 20161 19125 20

Culverden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

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

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202512
May 202511
April 202511
March 202515
February 20258
January 202511
December 202411
November 20249
October 202411
September 202415
August 202418

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202527
May 202514
April 202519
March 202533
February 202517
January 202528
December 202423
November 202413
October 202430
September 202423
August 202433

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
September 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

High Crime Locations Culverden in July 2025

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

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
5. Vale Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime1
7. Dudley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Connaught Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
9. Phoenix Yard (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Belgrave Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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