Crime Rate in Sherwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sherwood

The total recorded crimes in Sherwood, Tunbridge Wells, UK in May 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sherwood crime rate of 0.88 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 Sherwood, encompassing approximately 82,052 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Sherwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Road with total crimes: 11
  • Rankine Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Sherwood?

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

  • Relative to Tunbridge Wells:

    • In 2024, Sherwood reported a higher crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 1,153 crimes compared to 477. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sherwood witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

    • In 2023, Sherwood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 1,049 crimes compared to 466. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sherwood witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sherwood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sherwood has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 0.41 ranking 2th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK

In 2024, the total Sherwood crimes were 1,153. The crime rate of Sherwood in 2024 was 23.41 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sherwood were around 1,049 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.01 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sherwood)CrimesRank (Sherwood)CrimesRank (Sherwood)
Park77 11,068 31,088 1
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

Sherwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 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 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 202514
December 202410
November 20249
October 20246
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202524
March 202522
February 202526
January 202522
December 202422
November 202426
October 202419
September 202439
August 202428
July 202434

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202512
March 20259
February 202512
January 202514
December 20247
November 202410
October 20248
September 202418
August 202427
July 202424

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20247
November 202411
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
July 20242

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
July 20246

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 202517
January 202511
December 202417
November 202421
October 202413
September 202411
August 20247
July 202413

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
July 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Sherwood in May 2025

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

1. Oak Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Rankine Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Coneyburrow Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Lakewood Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Greggs Wood Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Sherwood Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
10. Blake Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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