Crime Rate in Pantiles and St Mark's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pantiles and St Mark's

The total recorded crimes in Pantiles and St Mark's, Tunbridge Wells, UK in May 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pantiles and St Mark's crime rate of 2.72 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 Pantiles and St Mark's, encompassing approximately 16,892 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Pantiles and St Mark's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linden Park Road with total crimes: 15
  • High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Pantiles and St Mark's?

To understand the safety of Pantiles and St Mark's, we need to analyze Pantiles and St Mark's crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Tunbridge Wells:

    • In 2024, Pantiles and St Mark's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 467 crimes compared to 477.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Pantiles and St Mark's witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

    • In 2023, Pantiles and St Mark's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 513 crimes compared to 466. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pantiles and St Mark's witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tunbridge Wells, Pantiles and St Mark's has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Pantiles and St Mark's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pantiles and St Mark's has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 2.72 ranking 5th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK

In 2024, the total Pantiles and St Mark's crimes were 467. The crime rate of Pantiles and St Mark's in 2024 was 27.65 (year) or 2.30 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pantiles and St Mark's were around 513 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.37 (year) or 2.53 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pantiles and St Mark's)CrimesRank (Pantiles and St Mark's)CrimesRank (Pantiles and St Mark's)
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
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
Frittenden and Sissinghurst16 17161 19125 20
Brenchley and Horsmonden14 19215 18181 18
Capel13 20128 20149 19

Pantiles and St Mark's 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 (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
January 20252
December 20243
October 20243
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 202512
February 202514
January 202510
December 202413
November 202415
October 202410
September 202419
August 202417
July 20248
June 202434
May 202416

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243
August 202411
July 202418
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Pantiles and St Mark's in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Pantiles and St Mark's postcode area is presented below.

1. Linden Park Road (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
2. High Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Castle Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Nevill Street (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
5. Berkeley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. White Bear Passage (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Chenies Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Linden Fields (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Nevill Gate (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Cumberland Yard (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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