TN1 2RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN1 2RX

TN1 2RX, Tunbridge Wells has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.07 per 1,000 population. This TN1 2RX 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 2RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN1 2RX, encompassing approximately 5475 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)

TN1 2RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Newton Road with total crimes: 14
  • Grosvenor Road with total crimes: 10

TN1 2RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.070.00%
Shoplifting224.93-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour144.02-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson72.5616.67%
Other crime51.28150.00%
Public order30.91-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Other theft20.37-80.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.63-10.00%
Shoplifting234.9315.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.2088.89%
Other theft103.10900.00%
Public order81.8360.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.46100.00%
Vehicle crime41.10300.00%
Drugs20.73-33.33%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.06-6.25%
Shoplifting205.4825.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.65-57.14%
Public order51.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91-25.00%
Drugs30.5550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.18-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.5333.33%
Anti-social behaviour215.8423.53%
Shoplifting163.84-46.67%
Other theft82.92300.00%
Public order51.4666.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.91100.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Drugs20.37100.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
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 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3015.34114.29%
Violence and sexual offences245.48-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour174.38-41.38%
Public order33.10-25.00%
Other theft20.55-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-80.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2919.547.41%
Violence and sexual offences285.300.00%
Shoplifting145.11-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.56400.00%
Other theft91.83200.00%
Public order41.6433.33%
Other crime30.730.00%
Robbery30.5550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%
Drugs10.18-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.4516.67%
Anti-social behaviour275.11107.69%
Shoplifting204.93-13.04%
Drugs63.65200.00%
Other crime31.1050.00%
Other theft30.55-25.00%
Burglary30.5550.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Robbery20.370.00%

In February 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 offences2415.34-33.33%
Shoplifting234.3815.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.20-56.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.370.00%
Other theft40.91100.00%
Public order30.73-57.14%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Burglary20.37-33.33%
Robbery20.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.72-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour306.577.14%
Shoplifting205.4842.86%
Public order73.6575.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.280.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-40.00%
Burglary30.55200.00%
Other theft20.55-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4420.6437.50%
Anti-social behaviour288.0440.00%
Shoplifting145.11-17.65%
Vehicle crime52.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.91-37.50%
Public order40.91-33.33%
Other theft40.73-55.56%
Theft from the person40.73300.00%
Other crime20.73-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.54-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour205.84-9.09%
Shoplifting173.65-19.05%
Other theft93.1012.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.6414.29%
Other crime61.46500.00%
Public order61.1020.00%
Vehicle crime51.1066.67%
Burglary20.91-33.33%
Theft from the person10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.210.00%
Shoplifting214.020.00%
Other theft83.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.460.00%
Public order51.280.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.550.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 202410
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202427
July 202430
June 202432
May 202424
April 202428
March 202428
February 202424
January 202436
December 202344
November 202332
October 202334

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
July 20249
June 202421
May 202417
April 202429
March 202427
February 202413
January 202430
December 202328
November 202320
October 202322

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

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

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20249
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 240 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202423
July 202420
June 202416
May 202430
April 202414
March 202420
February 202423
January 202420
December 202314
November 202317
October 202321

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total22
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Newton Road
    Total14
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Grosvenor Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Norman Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hanover Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Chilston Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Grosvenor Bridge
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Woodbury Park Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Cadogan Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Calverley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Avon Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Western Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Tunnel Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Kirkdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Camden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Goods Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St James' Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Grosvenor Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1