Crime Rate in Frittenden and Sissinghurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Frittenden and Sissinghurst

The total recorded crimes in Frittenden and Sissinghurst, Tunbridge Wells, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Frittenden and Sissinghurst crime rate of 209.97 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 Frittenden and Sissinghurst, encompassing approximately 76 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Frittenden and Sissinghurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Wood Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Skinner Gardens with total crimes: 2

How safe is Frittenden and Sissinghurst?

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

  • Relative to Tunbridge Wells:

    • In 2024, Frittenden and Sissinghurst demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 161 crimes compared to 477.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Frittenden and Sissinghurst recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

    • In 2023, Frittenden and Sissinghurst had fewer crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 125 crimes compared to 466. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Frittenden and Sissinghurst recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Frittenden and Sissinghurst Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Frittenden and Sissinghurst has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 209.97 ranking 17th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK

In 2024, the total Frittenden and Sissinghurst crimes were 161. The crime rate of Frittenden and Sissinghurst in 2024 was 2112.86 (year) or 176.07 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

In 2023, the total crimes in Frittenden and Sissinghurst were around 125 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1640.42 (year) or 136.70 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Frittenden and Sissinghurst)CrimesRank (Frittenden and Sissinghurst)CrimesRank (Frittenden and Sissinghurst)
Park77 11,068 31,088 1
Sherwood72 21,153 11,049 2
Culverden64 31,075 2827 3
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
Brenchley and Horsmonden14 19215 18181 18
Capel13 20128 20149 19

Frittenden and Sissinghurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 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 Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
October 20244
August 20247
July 20247
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Frittenden and Sissinghurst in May 2025

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

1. Park Wood Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Skinner Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
4. Bramling Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Church Mews (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Hop Pocket Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Milkhouse Cottages (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Staplehurst Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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