TN2 3AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN2 3AP

TN2 3AP, Tunbridge Wells has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.45 per 1,000 population. This TN2 3AP 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 3AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN2 3AP, encompassing approximately 3107 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TN2 3AP area, explore the TN2 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: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TN2 3AP 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

TN2 3AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.45-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour117.08-45.00%
Drugs43.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-25.00%
Other theft20.97-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.9927.78%
Anti-social behaviour207.4025.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.44-42.86%
Other theft41.2933.33%
Vehicle crime41.29100.00%
Shoplifting21.29-50.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.0663.64%
Anti-social behaviour165.79-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.150.00%
Shoplifting42.25300.00%
Other theft31.29200.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2014.4881.82%
Violence and sexual offences116.44-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.5440.00%
Vehicle crime22.250.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.8081.82%
Anti-social behaviour116.4457.14%
Criminal damage and arson53.54-28.57%
Drugs31.610.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-33.33%
Other theft10.64-66.67%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.59-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson73.54-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour72.25-36.36%
Other theft32.250.00%
Vehicle crime30.97-25.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Other crime10.64-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.74-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour114.51266.67%
Criminal damage and arson113.54266.67%
Vehicle crime43.54-33.33%
Other crime31.29200.00%
Other theft30.97200.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Drugs20.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.98-37.50%
Vehicle crime64.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-25.00%
Burglary10.97-75.00%
Other theft10.32-80.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.1650.00%
Other theft57.7266.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.610.00%
Vehicle crime41.290.00%
Burglary41.290.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.26-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson65.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9333.33%
Vehicle crime41.29300.00%
Other theft31.29-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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 offences1911.590.00%
Other theft56.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.610.00%
Burglary30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202423
July 202418
June 202411
May 202420
April 202411
March 202414
February 202415
January 202424
December 202316
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 202411
August 202420
July 202416
June 202420
May 202411
April 20247
March 202411
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233

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 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
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 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242

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 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 202411
February 20243
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 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 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 3AP 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. Caley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. High Brooms Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Woodland Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oak Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Birken Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hillcrest Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. High Brooms
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Trebilco Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Stewart Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cambrian Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Merrion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Merrion Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Lucas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sandhurst Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Oast Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Chapman Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1