OAK ROAD, TN2 3AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN2 3AL

OAK ROAD, TN2 3AL, Tunbridge Wells has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.35 per 1,000 population. This TN2 3AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TN2 postcode area, which has experienced 211 crimes and a crime rate of 6.92 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TN2 3AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN2 3AL, encompassing approximately 3415 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TN2 3AL area, explore the TN2 3AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TN2 3AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rankine Road with total crimes: 6
  • Blake Way with total crimes: 5
  • Queripel Close with total crimes: 4

OAK ROAD, TN2 3AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.359.09%
Anti-social behaviour107.03-50.00%
Drugs42.930.00%
Other theft31.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.8115.79%
Anti-social behaviour206.4417.65%
Criminal damage and arson45.86-33.33%
Other theft41.1733.33%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.22111.11%
Anti-social behaviour175.56-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.980.00%
Other theft31.76200.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2012.0066.67%
Violence and sexual offences95.86-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson62.6350.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.7675.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.51-42.86%
Drugs31.170.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-33.33%
Other theft10.59-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.25-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.51-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.34-41.67%
Other theft32.05-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.88-40.00%
Other crime10.88-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.5225.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.391100.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.51233.33%
Vehicle crime52.930.00%
Other theft41.46300.00%
Other crime31.17200.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.32-40.00%
Vehicle crime53.5166.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.46-25.00%
Other theft10.88-80.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.1311.11%
Other theft55.8666.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.460.00%
Burglary41.170.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.54-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson65.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.76100.00%
Other theft31.17-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.88200.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.830.00%
Other theft55.560.00%
Public order41.460.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
July 202419
June 20249
May 202421
April 202412
March 202415
February 202412
January 202420
December 202318
November 202319

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202420
July 202417
June 202420
May 202412
April 20248
March 202410
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20243
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 202412
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
November 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TN2 3AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rankine Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Blake Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Queripel Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Longview Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Caley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. High Brooms Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Woodland Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oak Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Birken Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hillcrest Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. High Brooms
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Trebilco Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Stewart Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cambrian Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Lucas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sandhurst Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Oast Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Chapman Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1