Crime Rate in St James': Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St James'

The total recorded crimes in St James', Tunbridge Wells, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St James' crime rate of 0.79 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 St James', encompassing approximately 39,432 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
St James' Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queripel Close with total crimes: 4
  • Rochdale Road with total crimes: 4
  • Stanhope Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is St James'?

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

  • Relative to Tunbridge Wells:

    • In 2024, St James' demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 382 crimes compared to 477.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St James' recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

    • In 2023, St James' experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 476 crimes compared to 466. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St James' witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St James' Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St James' has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 0.79 ranking 11th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK

In 2024, the total St James' crimes were 382. The crime rate of St James' in 2024 was 9.69 (year) or 0.81 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

In 2023, the total crimes in St James' were around 476 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.07 (year) or 1.01 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St James')CrimesRank (St James')CrimesRank (St James')
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
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

St James' Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Other theft 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202517
March 202517
February 202516
January 20258
December 202417
November 202414
October 202411
September 202414
August 202418
July 202413
June 202430
May 202420

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations St James' in May 2025

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

1. Queripel Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Rochdale Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Stanhope Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Albert Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Norman Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
7. Wood Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Grosvenor Bridge (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Medway Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Lucas Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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