TN12 6GT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN12 6GT

TN12 6GT, Tunbridge Wells has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.70 per 1,000 population. This TN12 6GT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TN12 postcode area, which has experienced 152 crimes and a crime rate of 4.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TN12 6GT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN12 6GT, encompassing approximately 2456 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TN12 6GT area, explore the TN12 6GT Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the TN12 6GT area, visit the TN12 6GT House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TN12 6GT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • The Shires with total crimes: 2
  • Bowls Place with total crimes: 2

TN12 6GT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.70-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences31.63-70.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-66.67%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.41-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1118.3283.33%
Violence and sexual offences104.48150.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.07200.00%
Public order83.66300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.260.00%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.55500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2250.00%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.29-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.63-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Burglary10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-90.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.0342.86%
Violence and sexual offences64.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4425.00%
Other theft32.040.00%
Public order31.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-33.33%
Other crime20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.80-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences62.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.4433.33%
Burglary41.63300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.21-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.48250.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.22100.00%
Burglary10.81-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.141100.00%
Burglary34.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.81-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.11-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.44100.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Shoplifting20.81-71.43%
Other crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.73-33.33%
Shoplifting73.26133.33%
Burglary22.85100.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.550.00%
Shoplifting34.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
October 20231

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20246
June 20241
May 202410
April 20247
March 202411
February 202412
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TN12 6GT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Shires
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bowls Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Ewins Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Kent Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Church Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Clavadal Road
    Total1
    Burglary1