WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Southborough and High Brooms, Tunbridge Wells

Comprehensive safety analysis for Southborough and High Brooms, localized within Tunbridge Wells.

Total Crimes

47
trending_up +56.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

50.66per 1k
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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

7,639

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences15
Anti-social Behaviour8
Other Theft6
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Other Crime4
Shoplifting3
Vehicle Crime3
Public Order2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Bedford Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
5
On or near Walnut Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Stewart Road Map
Other crime: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2
4
On or near Chestnut Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Other crime: 1
3
On or near Parking Area Map
Shoplifting: 3
3
On or near Great Brooms Road Map
Vehicle crime: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Lady'S Gift Road Map
Other theft: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Weare Road Map
Other theft: 1Public order: 1
2
On or near High Brooms Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Woolley Road Map
Other theft: 2
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Tunbridge Wells district.

Local Rank

#9safest in Tunbridge Wells

City Average

61.87per 1k

Local Policing

High Brooms

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Local Priorities

Drug dealing.

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 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

Nuisance motorbikes.

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

AUG16

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1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Tesco Express, 79 London Road Tunbridge Wells

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An opportunity to meet and discuss local matters.

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2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Pets at Home Tunbridge Wells, Dowding Way Tunbridge Wells

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