TN17 3AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN17 3AZ

TN17 3AZ, Tunbridge Wells has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.69 per 1,000 population. This TN17 3AZ 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 3AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN17 3AZ, encompassing approximately 1182 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

TN17 3AZ 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
  • Brickenden Road with total crimes: 1

TN17 3AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson312.690.00%
Shoplifting32.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.54100.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.69100.00%
Public order11.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

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 crime311.840.00%
Shoplifting32.54200.00%
Other theft22.540.00%
Public order21.69100.00%
Vehicle crime11.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.85-90.00%

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 offences1020.3011.11%
Criminal damage and arson68.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.0833.33%
Vehicle crime23.38100.00%
Shoplifting11.690.00%
Public order10.850.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.3812.50%
Anti-social behaviour37.61-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.54-40.00%
Vehicle crime12.540.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.23300.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.23-37.50%

In April 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 behaviour814.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.7725.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.23-60.00%
Other theft11.690.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour820.3033.33%
Violence and sexual offences56.77-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.2333.33%
Shoplifting43.38-42.86%
Vehicle crime23.380.00%
Robbery11.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.38140.00%
Shoplifting710.15133.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.08-57.14%
Vehicle crime22.540.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson716.92250.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.92-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.230.00%
Shoplifting32.54200.00%
Public order12.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.54100.00%
Robbery21.690.00%
Burglary11.690.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime26.77100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

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 offences49.310.00%
Drugs23.380.00%
Other theft11.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

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

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

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 202410
June 20249
May 20248
April 20242
March 20245
February 202412
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TN17 3AZ 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. Brickenden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Brookside
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1