Crime Rate in Southborough North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southborough North

The total recorded crimes in Southborough North, Tunbridge Wells, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southborough North crime rate of 3.28 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (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
  • Park Road with total crimes: 3
  • Ruscombe Close with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Southborough North has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 3.28 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southborough North)CrimesRank (Southborough North)CrimesRank (Southborough North)
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
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
Goudhurst and Lamberhurst18 16254 16233 17
Frittenden and Sissinghurst16 17161 19125 20
Brenchley and Horsmonden14 19215 18181 18
Capel13 20128 20149 19

Southborough North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 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
May 20241

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20253
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20258
January 202510
December 202411
November 20248
October 202416
September 202410
August 202413
July 20247
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 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
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Park Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ruscombe Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3
4. Carville Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hythe Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. West Park Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Pinewood Gardens (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Draper Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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