TN17 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN17

TN17, Tunbridge Wells has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.55 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this TN17 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around TN17, encompassing approximately 14202 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (17.24% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)

TN17 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Causton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Doctor Hope'S Road with total crimes: 7
  • Frythe Close with total crimes: 5

TN17 Crime Map

Postcodes in TN17

The postcode district are associated with the TN17, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The TN17 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences346.5517.24%
Criminal damage and arson162.3923.08%
Shoplifting101.1311.11%
Anti-social behaviour90.70-10.00%
Other theft80.63-27.27%
Burglary50.560.00%
Vehicle crime50.350.00%
Public order30.350.00%
Other crime30.2150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences296.06-30.95%
Criminal damage and arson132.0444.44%
Other theft110.9283.33%
Anti-social behaviour100.77-23.08%
Shoplifting90.70-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.63-28.57%
Burglary50.350.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.07-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences427.0435.48%
Anti-social behaviour132.96-18.75%
Shoplifting120.92-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime70.630.00%
Public order70.4975.00%
Other theft60.49-40.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.5329.17%
Anti-social behaviour162.1823.08%
Shoplifting161.13-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson121.130.00%
Other theft100.8466.67%
Vehicle crime70.7016.67%
Burglary40.490.00%
Public order40.28-42.86%
Other crime30.280.00%
Robbery20.21100.00%
Drugs20.14100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.11-22.58%
Shoplifting231.6927.78%
Anti-social behaviour131.6244.44%
Criminal damage and arson120.9271.43%
Public order70.84250.00%
Other theft60.490.00%
Vehicle crime60.420.00%
Burglary40.42100.00%
Other crime30.280.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.070.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.8419.23%
Shoplifting182.1820.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.2780.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.63-30.00%
Other theft60.49100.00%
Vehicle crime60.420.00%
Burglary20.42-50.00%
Public order20.14-50.00%
Drugs20.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences265.498.33%
Shoplifting151.83150.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.06-28.57%
Vehicle crime60.70-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour50.420.00%
Public order40.35100.00%
Burglary40.28-76.47%
Possession of weapons30.2850.00%
Other theft30.21-66.67%
Other crime20.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.204.35%
Burglary171.69142.86%
Criminal damage and arson141.2027.27%
Other theft90.9928.57%
Vehicle crime70.63-12.50%
Shoplifting60.49-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour50.42150.00%
Public order20.35-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%
Robbery20.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.42-25.81%
Shoplifting141.627.69%
Criminal damage and arson110.9910.00%
Vehicle crime80.7714.29%
Burglary70.56133.33%
Other theft70.49-22.22%
Public order30.49-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.21-77.78%
Drugs10.14-50.00%
Other crime10.07-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences316.4140.91%
Shoplifting132.18-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson100.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.70-18.18%
Other theft90.6328.57%
Vehicle crime70.63-22.22%
Public order40.49100.00%
Burglary30.280.00%
Other crime30.2150.00%
Drugs20.21100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.9137.50%
Shoplifting151.5525.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.06-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson100.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime90.7028.57%
Other theft70.6316.67%
Burglary30.49200.00%
Public order20.21100.00%
Other crime20.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Drugs10.070.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson151.1325.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.06-6.67%
Shoplifting120.9971.43%
Vehicle crime70.84250.00%
Other theft60.490.00%
Other crime40.420.00%
Burglary10.28-80.00%
Public order10.07-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences245.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.060.00%
Shoplifting70.840.00%
Other theft60.490.00%
Burglary50.420.00%
Public order40.350.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 202317
November 20237
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202434
June 202429
May 202442
April 202431
March 202424
February 202431
January 202426
December 202324
November 202323
October 202331
September 202322
August 202316
July 202324

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202411
May 20246
April 202410
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20239
November 20237
October 20239
September 20237
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 151 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202413
May 20249
April 202412
March 202412
February 20247
January 202410
December 202314
November 202311
October 202310
September 202310
August 202315
July 202312

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202410
May 202413
April 202416
March 202413
February 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20239
September 202311
August 202314
July 202315

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237
September 20239
August 20237
July 20232

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20249
May 202412
April 202416
March 202423
February 202418
January 202415
December 20236
November 202314
October 202313
September 202315
August 202312
July 20237

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
January 20243
December 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TN17 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Causton Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting9
  • 2. Doctor Hope'S Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
  • 3. Frythe Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Coach House Mews
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Cranbrook Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Skinner Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Crane Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Lidwells Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Common Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Jarvis Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Angley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Wheatfield Lea
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. High Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Tippens Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chestnut Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 16. Beech Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Market Place Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Rosemary Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Swattenden Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Lurkins Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Mary Day'S
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. The Old School
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Back Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Chequers Cottages
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Gore Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Cobnut Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Wheatfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Clancy Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Goddards Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Brookside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1