COMMERCIAL ROAD, TN1 2RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN1 2RR

COMMERCIAL ROAD, TN1 2RR, Tunbridge Wells has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.42 per 1,000 population. This TN1 2RR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TN1 postcode area, which has experienced 148 crimes and a crime rate of 13.54 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TN1 2RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN1 2RR, encompassing approximately 5628 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TN1 2RR area, explore the TN1 2RR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

TN1 2RR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Norman Road with total crimes: 7

COMMERCIAL ROAD, TN1 2RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.42-13.64%
Shoplifting163.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.84-25.00%
Other crime41.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.710.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.08-12.00%
Shoplifting163.916.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.8433.33%
Other theft71.42600.00%
Vehicle crime41.24300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7133.33%
Drugs20.710.00%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Public order20.36-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.8419.05%
Shoplifting154.4436.36%
Anti-social behaviour62.67-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson31.0750.00%
Public order30.5350.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.18-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.845.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.730.00%
Shoplifting111.95-56.00%
Other theft51.9566.67%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Public order20.36100.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2512.08212.50%
Violence and sexual offences204.44-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.55-35.29%
Other theft31.95-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-66.67%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.868.70%
Anti-social behaviour174.4421.43%
Other theft83.02166.67%
Shoplifting81.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.42200.00%
Other crime31.07-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Public order20.360.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Robbery20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.7927.78%
Anti-social behaviour144.09133.33%
Shoplifting122.49-33.33%
Drugs52.13150.00%
Other crime40.89100.00%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Other theft30.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.36100.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.37-35.71%
Shoplifting183.2038.46%
Anti-social behaviour63.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0725.00%
Other theft40.89100.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Public order20.36-66.67%
Other crime20.360.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.79-15.15%
Shoplifting134.9818.18%
Anti-social behaviour122.31-14.29%
Public order62.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.070.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Burglary20.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.5026.92%
Anti-social behaviour145.8616.67%
Shoplifting112.49-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson41.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.71-25.00%
Other theft30.53-40.00%
Public order30.530.00%
Other crime20.53-50.00%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.8623.81%
Shoplifting144.62-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour122.49-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson62.130.00%
Other theft51.07-37.50%
Other crime40.89300.00%
Vehicle crime40.71100.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.730.00%
Shoplifting163.020.00%
Other theft82.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.420.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202422
July 202425
June 202421
May 202420
April 202425
March 202423
February 202418
January 202428
December 202333
November 202326
October 202321

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 202411
May 202411
April 202417
March 202414
February 20246
January 202412
December 202314
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 202415
June 202411
May 202425
April 20248
March 202412
February 202418
January 202413
December 202311
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TN1 2RR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total22
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Norman Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Grosvenor Bridge
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodbury Park Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Calverley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Avon Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Western Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. St James' Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Tunnel Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Kirkdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Camden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Goods Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St James' Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Grosvenor Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1