TN17 3AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN17 3AP

TN17 3AP, Tunbridge Wells has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.11 per 1,000 population. This TN17 3AP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TN17 postcode area, which has experienced 64 crimes and a crime rate of 4.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TN17 3AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN17 3AP, encompassing approximately 1404 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TN17 3AP area, explore the TN17 3AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TN17 3AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crane Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Stone Street with total crimes: 4
  • Frythe Walk with total crimes: 2

TN17 3AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.140.00%
Shoplifting32.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.14100.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Other crime11.42-66.67%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In August 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime39.970.00%
Shoplifting32.14200.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Public order21.42100.00%
Vehicle crime11.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-90.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.0911.11%
Criminal damage and arson67.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.270.00%
Vehicle crime22.85100.00%
Shoplifting11.420.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In June 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 offences912.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.41-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.85-40.00%
Vehicle crime12.140.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.53125.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.41-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.56-28.57%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.24-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.9950.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.27-33.33%
Public order12.850.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour817.0933.33%
Violence and sexual offences65.70-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson44.27100.00%
Shoplifting42.85-42.86%
Vehicle crime22.85100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.65116.67%
Shoplifting79.26133.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.27-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson714.96250.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.9920.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.270.00%
Shoplifting32.14200.00%
Public order12.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.14100.00%
Robbery21.420.00%
Shoplifting11.420.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.8325.00%
Vehicle crime23.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.83100.00%
Drugs22.850.00%
Other theft11.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-75.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.550.00%
Other theft22.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.420.00%
Shoplifting11.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 202410
June 20249
May 20249
April 20244
March 20246
February 202413
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
March 20244
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TN17 3AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crane Lane
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Stone Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Frythe Walk
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brickenden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Brookside
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1