Crime Rate in St John's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St John's

The total recorded crimes in St John's, Tunbridge Wells, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St John's crime rate of 0.26 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 John's, encompassing approximately 109,030 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St John's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merrion Way with total crimes: 3
  • St John'S Park with total crimes: 3
  • Cambrian Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is St John's?

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

  • Relative to Tunbridge Wells:

    • In 2024, St John's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 457 crimes compared to 477.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, St John's witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

    • In 2023, St John's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tunbridge Wells average, with 474 crimes compared to 466. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St John's witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Tunbridge Wells.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St John's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St John's has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 0.72 ranking 13th out of 19 in the Tunbridge Wells, UK

In 2024, the total St John's crimes were 457. The crime rate of St John's in 2024 was 15.28 (year) or 1.27 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

In 2023, the total crimes in St John's were around 474 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.76 (year) or 1.15 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Tunbridge Wells.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St John's)CrimesRank (St John's)CrimesRank (St John's)
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
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 John's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (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 (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202510
February 202517
January 202510
December 202410
November 202416
October 20249
September 202413
August 202413
July 20249
June 202448
May 202415

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 2 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
July 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20243
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations St John's in May 2025

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

1. Merrion Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. St John'S Park (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
3. Cambrian Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Holmewood Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Impala Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. Woodland Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Merrion Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Denbigh Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Cunningham Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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