TN1 2SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN1 2SW

TN1 2SW, Tunbridge Wells has recorded a total of 99 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.77 per 1,000 population. This TN1 2SW 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 2SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN1 2SW, encompassing approximately 5274 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TN1 2SW area, explore the TN1 2SW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the TN1 2SW area, visit the TN1 2SW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)

TN1 2SW 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
  • Monson Road with total crimes: 10

TN1 2SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.7715.38%
Shoplifting235.69-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour224.36-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.1714.29%
Other crime41.52100.00%
Other theft40.76-63.64%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Public order20.38-84.62%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.18-27.78%
Shoplifting254.9325.00%
Anti-social behaviour244.7471.43%
Public order134.5585.71%
Other theft112.46266.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.0940.00%
Burglary31.3350.00%
Possession of weapons20.57100.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Drugs20.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%
Robbery10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.96-2.70%
Shoplifting206.8325.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.79-48.15%
Public order72.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.33-37.50%
Drugs40.95100.00%
Other theft30.76-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.57200.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3721.2337.04%
Anti-social behaviour277.0235.00%
Shoplifting165.12-46.67%
Other theft83.03166.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.5214.29%
Public order71.5275.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Drugs20.38-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3018.96100.00%
Violence and sexual offences275.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.12-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.79-30.00%
Drugs51.3366.67%
Public order40.950.00%
Other theft30.76-70.00%
Other crime10.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3221.80-15.79%
Violence and sexual offences276.07-6.90%
Shoplifting155.12-25.00%
Other theft102.84233.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.90100.00%
Public order41.900.00%
Other crime30.7650.00%
Theft from the person30.570.00%
Robbery30.5750.00%
Drugs30.57-40.00%
Burglary20.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3821.80111.11%
Violence and sexual offences297.2031.82%
Shoplifting205.50-13.04%
Drugs53.79150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.950.00%
Burglary40.95-20.00%
Public order40.760.00%
Other theft30.76-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.57100.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Robbery20.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2317.8215.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.36-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour184.17-48.57%
Other theft53.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.95-37.50%
Burglary50.950.00%
Public order40.95-55.56%
Robbery30.760.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3822.94-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour357.2012.90%
Shoplifting206.6442.86%
Public order93.79125.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.71-11.11%
Burglary51.52150.00%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Other theft20.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5625.4164.71%
Anti-social behaviour3110.6219.23%
Shoplifting145.88-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson92.65-10.00%
Theft from the person51.71400.00%
Other theft40.95-63.64%
Other crime40.76-42.86%
Public order40.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.76-50.00%
Burglary20.38-60.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3423.70-17.07%
Anti-social behaviour266.45-16.13%
Shoplifting184.93-14.29%
Other theft113.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.09-16.67%
Other crime71.90600.00%
Public order61.33-14.29%
Burglary51.140.00%
Vehicle crime40.950.00%
Drugs30.76-40.00%
Theft from the person10.57-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4127.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour317.770.00%
Shoplifting215.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.980.00%
Other theft112.280.00%
Public order72.090.00%
Burglary51.330.00%
Drugs50.950.00%
Vehicle crime40.950.00%
Theft from the person20.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 403 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202426
July 202436
June 202437
May 202427
April 202427
March 202429
February 202422
January 202438
December 202356
November 202334
October 202341

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 318 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202424
July 202414
June 202427
May 202420
April 202432
March 202438
February 202418
January 202435
December 202331
November 202326
October 202331

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 202410
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 202310
October 202312

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 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 202410
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 245 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202425
July 202420
June 202416
May 202430
April 202415
March 202420
February 202423
January 202420
December 202314
November 202318
October 202321

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202413
July 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TN1 2SW 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. Monson Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Grosvenor Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Norman Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hanover Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Calverley Park Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lime Hill Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cadogan Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Calverley Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Tunnel Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Kirkdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Camden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Goods Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St James' Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Catherine Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mount Ephraim Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Grosvenor Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1