Crime Rate in Goudhurst and Lamberhurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Goudhurst and Lamberhurst

The total recorded crimes in Goudhurst and Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goudhurst and Lamberhurst crime rate of 98.12 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 Goudhurst and Lamberhurst, encompassing approximately 244 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Goudhurst and Lamberhurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Rosemary Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Goudhurst and Lamberhurst?

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

  • Relative to Tunbridge Wells:

    • In 2024, Goudhurst and Lamberhurst demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 254 crimes compared to 477.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Goudhurst and Lamberhurst recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

    • In 2023, Goudhurst and Lamberhurst had fewer crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 233 crimes compared to 466. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Goudhurst and Lamberhurst recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Goudhurst and Lamberhurst Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Goudhurst and Lamberhurst has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 98.12 ranking 15th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK

In 2024, the total Goudhurst and Lamberhurst crimes were 254. The crime rate of Goudhurst and Lamberhurst in 2024 was 1038.43 (year) or 86.54 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

In 2023, the total crimes in Goudhurst and Lamberhurst were around 233 crimes with yearly crime rate of 952.58 (year) or 79.38 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Goudhurst and Lamberhurst)CrimesRank (Goudhurst and Lamberhurst)CrimesRank (Goudhurst and Lamberhurst)
Park94 11,068 31,088 1
Sherwood86 21,153 11,049 2
Culverden80 31,075 2827 3
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
Brenchley and Horsmonden19 16215 18181 18
Capel9 19128 20149 19
Frittenden and Sissinghurst7 20161 19125 20

Goudhurst and Lamberhurst 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour 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 Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
June 20251
November 20242
October 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

High Crime Locations Goudhurst and Lamberhurst in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Rosemary Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Lurkins Rise (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. West Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Pearse Place (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. High Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Furnace Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Dundale Road (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1

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