TN17 3RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN17 3RB

TN17 3RB, Tunbridge Wells has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.96 per 1,000 population. This TN17 3RB 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 3RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN17 3RB, encompassing approximately 2004 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

TN17 3RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Causton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Crane Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Stone Street with total crimes: 4

TN17 3RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1116.96-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences105.49150.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.00200.00%
Vehicle crime21.50100.00%
Other crime11.00-75.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1214.4720.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.99-66.67%
Other crime42.000.00%
Robbery32.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-77.78%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-80.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.4620.00%
Shoplifting105.9911.11%
Criminal damage and arson94.9928.57%
Anti-social behaviour54.490.00%
Vehicle crime22.49100.00%
Public order11.000.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.96-47.37%
Shoplifting94.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.4975.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.49-37.50%
Burglary12.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.95280.00%
Shoplifting129.48-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.99-33.33%
Other theft12.00-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1518.96-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour87.48-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson63.9950.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.99-16.67%
Other theft22.49-33.33%
Public order11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2324.9435.29%
Anti-social behaviour911.4780.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.49-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.9933.33%
Other theft32.000.00%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1719.4641.67%
Violence and sexual offences108.4866.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.9966.67%
Vehicle crime32.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50-62.50%
Public order11.50-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.99100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.99-33.33%
Public order32.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.4712.50%
Shoplifting64.49-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson42.99300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.00200.00%
Burglary21.50100.00%
Robbery21.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.4718.18%
Violence and sexual offences86.490.00%
Vehicle crime23.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1113.47-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences85.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.99-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Other theft11.00-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1516.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 202412
June 202410
May 202419
April 20245
March 20246
February 202410
January 20246
December 20239
November 20238
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20248
March 20249
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20243
February 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
March 20241

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20249
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202410
June 20249
May 202412
April 202415
March 202423
February 202417
January 202412
December 20236
November 202313
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Causton Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Crane Lane
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Stone Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Wheatfield Lea
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Frythe Walk
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hendley Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Carriers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wheatfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. High Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Brickenden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Brookside
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Bank Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1