Crime Rate in Pembury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pembury

The total recorded crimes in Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pembury crime rate of 3.01 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 Pembury, encompassing approximately 7,986 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-48.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Pembury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Stabledene Way with total crimes: 3
  • Highfield Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Pembury?

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

  • Relative to Tunbridge Wells:

    • In 2024, Pembury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 474 crimes compared to 477.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Pembury witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

    • In 2023, Pembury experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 537 crimes compared to 466. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pembury witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pembury Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pembury has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 3.01 ranking 14th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK

In 2024, the total Pembury crimes were 474. The crime rate of Pembury in 2024 was 59.35 (year) or 4.95 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pembury were around 537 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.24 (year) or 5.60 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pembury)CrimesRank (Pembury)CrimesRank (Pembury)
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
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

Pembury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other theft 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 20 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202525
March 202516
February 202519
January 202512
December 202415
November 202415
October 202414
September 202420
August 20247
July 202420
June 202444
May 202414

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20248

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Pembury in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
2. Stabledene Way (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Highfield Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Cornford Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sandhurst Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
7. The Mews (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Canterbury Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Belfield Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Bulls Place (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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