FOREST ROAD, TN12 6JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN12 6JX

FOREST ROAD, TN12 6JX, Tunbridge Wells has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.91 per 1,000 population. This TN12 6JX 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 6JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN12 6JX, encompassing approximately 3255 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TN12 6JX area, explore the TN12 6JX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

TN12 6JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Bowls Place with total crimes: 2
  • Ewins Close with total crimes: 2

FOREST ROAD, TN12 6JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft74.91250.00%
Burglary22.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.61-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-80.00%
Public order10.31-83.33%
Shoplifting10.31-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.7516.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.15100.00%
Public order61.840.00%
Shoplifting61.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.84-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.540.00%
Other theft20.920.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.37250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8450.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Shoplifting20.61100.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.30-14.29%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.4575.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.1516.67%
Other theft32.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-71.43%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson76.7640.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.15-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.84-20.00%
Other theft21.23-33.33%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Burglary10.61-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.83166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.4666.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.54-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.540.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Other theft30.92-50.00%
Shoplifting20.92100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Public order10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.68133.33%
Other theft62.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8450.00%
Burglary30.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-25.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.23-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.910.00%
Other theft32.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.99-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson32.1550.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20247
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
March 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 202311

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 2. Bowls Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Ewins Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Kent Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Church Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Clavadal Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1