Crime Rate in Southborough North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southborough North

The total recorded crimes in Southborough North, Tunbridge Wells, UK in July 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southborough North crime rate of 3.50 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 Southborough North, encompassing approximately 4,575 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Southborough North Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Andrews Court with total crimes: 3
  • Hythe Close with total crimes: 2
  • Garlinge Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Southborough North?

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

  • Relative to Tunbridge Wells:

    • In 2024, Southborough North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 291 crimes compared to 477.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Southborough North recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

    • In 2023, Southborough North had fewer crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 245 crimes compared to 466. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Southborough North recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Southborough North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Southborough North has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 3.50 ranking 17th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK

In 2024, the total Southborough North crimes were 291. The crime rate of Southborough North in 2024 was 63.59 (year) or 5.30 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southborough North were around 245 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.54 (year) or 4.46 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southborough North)CrimesRank (Southborough North)CrimesRank (Southborough North)
Park94 11,068 31,088 1
Sherwood86 21,153 11,049 2
Culverden80 31,075 2827 3
Benenden and Cranbrook56 4661 4555 4
Southborough and High Brooms45 6524 5545 5
Paddock Wood East50 5485 6446 11
Pembury43 8474 7537 6
Pantiles and St Mark's44 7467 8513 7
St James'32 10382 12476 8
St John's29 13457 9474 9
Hawkhurst and Sandhurst41 9399 11472 10
Broadwater29 14413 10430 12
Paddock Wood West31 11360 13354 13
Rusthall31 12344 14354 14
Speldhurst and Bidborough12 18237 17265 15
Goudhurst and Lamberhurst24 15254 16233 17
Brenchley and Horsmonden19 16215 18181 18
Capel9 19128 20149 19
Frittenden and Sissinghurst7 20161 19125 20

Southborough North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 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 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20258
January 202510
December 202411
November 20248
October 202416
September 202410
August 202413

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251
January 20253
December 20241

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
November 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
August 20244

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Southborough North in July 2025

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

1. St Andrews Court (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
2. Hythe Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Garlinge Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
4. Vale Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bounds Oak Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Sir David'S Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. West Park Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Doric Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Still Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Valley View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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