WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Benenden and Cranbrook, Tunbridge Wells

Comprehensive safety analysis for Benenden and Cranbrook, localized within Tunbridge Wells.

Total Crimes

48
trending_down -4.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

57.33per 1k
trending_down -0.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

7,562

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour11
Criminal Damage & Arson10
Shoplifting8
Violence & Sexual Offences5
Burglary4
Other Theft4
Vehicle Crime2
Other Crime1
Robbery1
Public Order1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Crane Lane Map
Shoplifting: 3Criminal damage and arson: 2Robbery: 1
7
On or near Goddards Close Map
Other theft: 2Other crime: 1Possession of weapons: 1
6
On or near Causton Road Map
Shoplifting: 5Burglary: 1
6
On or near St Davids Bridge Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
4
On or near High Street Map
Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
3
On or near Bank Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Angley Road Map
Other theft: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Iden Green Road Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near Angley Road Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near Benenden Road Map
Burglary: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Tunbridge Wells district.

Local Rank

#13safest in Tunbridge Wells

City Average

61.87per 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

Engagement Events

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

An opportunity to meet and discuss local matters

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schedule

3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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

AUG15

An opportunity to meet and discuss local matters

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3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Tesco Superstore, Rye Road Cranbrook

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