The total recorded crimes in Speldhurst and Bidborough, Tunbridge Wells, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Speldhurst and Bidborough crime rate of 7.42 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 Speldhurst and Bidborough, encompassing approximately 1,617 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Speldhurst and Bidborough, we need to analyze Speldhurst and Bidborough crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Tunbridge Wells:
In 2024, Speldhurst and Bidborough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 237 crimes compared to 477.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Speldhurst and Bidborough recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.
In 2023, Speldhurst and Bidborough had fewer crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 265 crimes compared to 466. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Speldhurst and Bidborough recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Tunbridge Wells, Speldhurst and Bidborough has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In July 2025 the Speldhurst and Bidborough has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 7.42 ranking 18th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK
In 2024, the total Speldhurst and Bidborough crimes were 237. The crime rate of Speldhurst and Bidborough in 2024 was 146.50 (year) or 12.21 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.
In 2023, the total crimes in Speldhurst and Bidborough were around 265 crimes with yearly crime rate of 163.80 (year) or 13.65 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Speldhurst and Bidborough) | Crimes | Rank (Speldhurst and Bidborough) | Crimes | Rank (Speldhurst and Bidborough) | |
| Park | 94 | 1 | 1,068 | 3 | 1,088 | 1 |
| Sherwood | 86 | 2 | 1,153 | 1 | 1,049 | 2 |
| Culverden | 80 | 3 | 1,075 | 2 | 827 | 3 |
| Benenden and Cranbrook | 56 | 4 | 661 | 4 | 555 | 4 |
| Southborough and High Brooms | 45 | 6 | 524 | 5 | 545 | 5 |
| Paddock Wood East | 50 | 5 | 485 | 6 | 446 | 11 |
| Pembury | 43 | 8 | 474 | 7 | 537 | 6 |
| Pantiles and St Mark's | 44 | 7 | 467 | 8 | 513 | 7 |
| St James' | 32 | 10 | 382 | 12 | 476 | 8 |
| St John's | 29 | 13 | 457 | 9 | 474 | 9 |
| Hawkhurst and Sandhurst | 41 | 9 | 399 | 11 | 472 | 10 |
| Broadwater | 29 | 14 | 413 | 10 | 430 | 12 |
| Paddock Wood West | 31 | 11 | 360 | 13 | 354 | 13 |
| Rusthall | 31 | 12 | 344 | 14 | 354 | 14 |
| Southborough North | 16 | 17 | 291 | 15 | 245 | 16 |
| Goudhurst and Lamberhurst | 24 | 15 | 254 | 16 | 233 | 17 |
| Brenchley and Horsmonden | 19 | 16 | 215 | 18 | 181 | 18 |
| Capel | 9 | 19 | 128 | 20 | 149 | 19 |
| Frittenden and Sissinghurst | 7 | 20 | 161 | 19 | 125 | 20 |
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 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 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 6 |
| June 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 10 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 13 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
| January 2025 | 7 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 22 |
| October 2024 | 11 |
| September 2024 | 16 |
A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 8 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 5 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Speldhurst and Bidborough postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |