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 March 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goudhurst and Lamberhurst crime rate of 81.77 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Goudhurst and Lamberhurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Balcombes Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Blue Coat Lane with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Goudhurst and Lamberhurst has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 81.77 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tunbridge Wells)CrimesRank (Tunbridge Wells)CrimesRank (Tunbridge Wells)
Park70 21,068 31,088 1
Sherwood55 41,153 11,049 2
Culverden71 11,075 2827 3
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
Brenchley and Horsmonden14 18215 18181 18
Capel13 19128 20149 19
Frittenden and Sissinghurst9 20161 19125 20

Goudhurst and Lamberhurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20244
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 202422
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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 4 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
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Goudhurst and Lamberhurst in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Balcombes Hill (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Blue Coat Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Market Place Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Ranters Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Mount Pleasant Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. The Slade (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wiseacre (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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