Crime Rate in Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park

The total recorded crimes in Park, Tunbridge Wells, UK in May 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park crime rate of 0.18 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 Park, encompassing approximately 424,434 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newton Road with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11

How safe is Park?

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

  • Relative to Tunbridge Wells:

    • In 2024, Park reported a higher crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 1,068 crimes compared to 477. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Park witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

    • In 2023, Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 1,088 crimes compared to 466. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Park witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tunbridge Wells, Park has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Park has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 0.32 ranking 1th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK

In 2024, the total Park crimes were 1,068. The crime rate of Park in 2024 was 8.65 (year) or 0.72 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

In 2023, the total crimes in Park were around 1,088 crimes with yearly crime rate of 6.52 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)
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
Frittenden and Sissinghurst16 17161 19125 20
Brenchley and Horsmonden14 19215 18181 18
Capel13 20128 20149 19

Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 368 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202517
March 202517
February 202528
January 202524
December 202422
November 202421
October 202430
September 202423
August 202432
July 202436
June 202472
May 202427

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 202510
February 202512
January 20256
December 20248
November 202411
October 202411
September 202413
August 202414
July 202415
June 202434
May 202411

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 261 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 20258
March 202523
February 202521
January 202517
December 202418
November 202423
October 202418
September 202421
August 202421
July 202419
June 202422
May 202424

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Park in May 2025

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

1. Newton Road (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Robbery1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Bicycle theft1
4. The Meads (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Shandon Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mountfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Calverley Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Roundhill Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Maryland Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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