WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Capel, Tunbridge Wells

Comprehensive safety analysis for Capel, localized within Tunbridge Wells.

Total Crimes

12
trending_up +33.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

43.28per 1k
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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

2,355

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Criminal Damage & Arson4
Anti-social Behaviour3
Violence & Sexual Offences2
Public Order1
Vehicle Crime1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Forge Close Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2
On or near Whetsted Road Map
Drugs: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Willow Crescent Map
Public order: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Acorn Close Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Five Oak Green Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Sherenden Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Nortons Way Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Tunbridge Wells district.

Local Rank

#6safest in Tunbridge Wells

City Average

61.87per 1k

Local Policing

Pembury & Capel

Kent Police

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Local Priorities

Road safety issues.

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

Nuisance motorcycles.

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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schedule

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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Paddock Wood Community Centre, Maidstone Road Tonbridge

AUG16

An opportunity to meet and raise questions to your local officers

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schedule

1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Notcutts Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge Road Tunbridge Wells

AUG16

An opportunity to meet and discuss local matters.

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schedule

2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Pets at Home Tunbridge Wells, Dowding Way Tunbridge Wells

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