Crime Rate in Hawkhurst and Sandhurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hawkhurst and Sandhurst

The total recorded crimes in Hawkhurst and Sandhurst, Tunbridge Wells, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hawkhurst and Sandhurst crime rate of 14.68 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 Hawkhurst and Sandhurst, encompassing approximately 2,043 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hawkhurst and Sandhurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • The Chestnuts with total crimes: 2
  • Herschel Place with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hawkhurst and Sandhurst?

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

  • Relative to Tunbridge Wells:

    • In 2024, Hawkhurst and Sandhurst demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 399 crimes compared to 477.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hawkhurst and Sandhurst recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

    • In 2023, Hawkhurst and Sandhurst experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 472 crimes compared to 466. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hawkhurst and Sandhurst witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hawkhurst and Sandhurst Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hawkhurst and Sandhurst has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 14.68 ranking 12th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK

In 2024, the total Hawkhurst and Sandhurst crimes were 399. The crime rate of Hawkhurst and Sandhurst in 2024 was 195.22 (year) or 16.27 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hawkhurst and Sandhurst were around 472 crimes with yearly crime rate of 230.93 (year) or 19.24 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hawkhurst and Sandhurst)CrimesRank (Hawkhurst and Sandhurst)CrimesRank (Hawkhurst and Sandhurst)
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
Speldhurst and Bidborough19 15237 17265 15
Southborough North15 18291 15245 16
Goudhurst and Lamberhurst18 16254 16233 17
Frittenden and Sissinghurst16 17161 19125 20
Brenchley and Horsmonden14 19215 18181 18
Capel13 20128 20149 19

Hawkhurst and Sandhurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 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 Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft 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 (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202514
March 20258
February 202511
January 202510
December 202411
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 202416
July 202415
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20254
October 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Hawkhurst and Sandhurst in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
2. The Chestnuts (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Herschel Place (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Gunther Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Marsh Quarter Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Slip Mill Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Red Oak (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cowden Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Moor (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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