Crime Rate in Pembury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pembury

The total recorded crimes in Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, UK in March 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pembury crime rate of 3.88 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Pembury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Highfield Close with total crimes: 4
  • Sandhurst Avenue 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Pembury has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 3.88 ranking 7th 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.

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
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
Goudhurst and Lamberhurst20 15254 16233 17
Brenchley and Horsmonden14 18215 18181 18
Capel13 19128 20149 19
Frittenden and Sissinghurst9 20161 19125 20

Pembury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202519
January 202512
December 202415
November 202415
October 202414
September 202420
August 20247
July 202420
June 202444
May 202414
April 202417

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244

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

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
2. Highfield Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Sandhurst Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Pembury Hall Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Amhurst Bank Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Romford Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. Belfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Knight'S Ridge (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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