WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in benenden and cranbrook, tunbridge wells

Comprehensive safety analysis for benenden and cranbrook, localized within tunbridge wells.

Total Crimes

50
trending_up +35.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

57.68per 1k
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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

7,562

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour14
Violence & Sexual Offences14
Criminal Damage & Arson8
Vehicle Crime7
Shoplifting4
Other Theft2
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Causton Road Map
Shoplifting: 4Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
6
On or near Huntington Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Clancy Gardens Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Sheafe Drive Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Marden Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Chalk Lane Map
Vehicle crime: 2
2
On or near Wheatfield Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Brookside Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Frythe Close Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2
On or near Pennyfields Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within tunbridge wells district.

Local Rank

#13safest in tunbridge wells

City Average

61.99per 1k

Local Policing

Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden

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Local Priorities

Catapults.

Issued: 21 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 21 Apr 2026

Road safety.

Issued: 21 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 21 Apr 2026

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.

Issued: 21 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 21 Apr 2026

Road safety.

Issued: 3 Feb 2026

Status Update

Officers have been working hard to increase their visibility in the area and have carried out regular speed checks within the community. This has led to a range of positive outcomes, including education for drivers, fixed penalty tickets and warning letters for those found committing offences.

Actioned: 17 Mar 2026

Antisocial behaviour.

Issued: 3 Feb 2026

Status Update

Officers have been working closely with partner agencies to reduce antisocial behaviour in the area. This includes using Community Resolutions (an agreed outcome between the victim and the person responsible), Community Protection Warnings (a formal warning telling someone their behaviour must stop) and Community Protection Notices (a legal notice requiring the person to change their behaviour). Officers have also used education and workbooks to help change behaviour, supported by a joint multi‑agency approach to achieve positive results for the community.

We have increased visibility and engagement in the area, paying particular attention to local businesses to make sure issues such as antisocial behaviour, shoplifting and nuisance are dealt with quickly and effectively for those reporting concerns.

Actioned: 17 Mar 2026

Engagement Events

MAY29

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3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Tesco Superstore, Rye Road Cranbrook

AUG5

An opportunity to meet and discuss local matters

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Florence's Tea Room, West Road Cranbrook

AUG14

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3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Co-op Food - Cranbrook - High Street, High Street Cranbrook

AUG15

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3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Tesco Superstore, Rye Road Cranbrook

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