TN2 3BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN2 3BF

TN2 3BF, Tunbridge Wells has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.28 per 1,000 population. This TN2 3BF 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 3BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN2 3BF, encompassing approximately 1641 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TN2 3BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Mead with total crimes: 5
  • Longview Way with total crimes: 4
  • Caley Road with total crimes: 4

TN2 3BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.2830.00%
Shoplifting47.920.00%
Other theft32.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.83-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.83-33.33%
Public order21.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.22100.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.41-16.67%
Shoplifting46.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.44-57.14%
Vehicle crime11.830.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.7271.43%
Anti-social behaviour77.31133.33%
Other theft34.2750.00%
Shoplifting31.83-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.830.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.01-36.36%
Shoplifting54.2725.00%
Vehicle crime43.05300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.44-25.00%
Public order21.830.00%
Other theft21.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.8422.22%
Anti-social behaviour46.700.00%
Shoplifting42.44-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson22.44-33.33%
Other theft21.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.22-66.67%
Burglary10.610.00%
Drugs10.61-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.50-10.00%
Shoplifting75.4816.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.27-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.83200.00%
Other theft31.8350.00%
Drugs21.830.00%
Burglary11.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.06-28.57%
Shoplifting66.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.66150.00%
Vehicle crime33.0550.00%
Other theft21.83-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-50.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.11133.33%
Shoplifting68.53200.00%
Other theft53.660.00%
Vehicle crime23.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.36-14.29%
Vehicle crime33.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.83100.00%
Public order21.22100.00%
Shoplifting21.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.92-41.67%
Vehicle crime24.27-50.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Public order10.61-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1224.98100.00%
Shoplifting77.3116.67%
Other theft64.27500.00%
Public order53.660.00%
Vehicle crime43.05300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.440.00%
Other crime21.830.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.010.00%
Shoplifting63.660.00%
Public order53.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202412
June 20247
May 202411
April 20249
March 202410
February 202414
January 20246
December 20237
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lower Mead
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Longview Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Caley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Longfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. The Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hawthorn Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hazelwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Middle Walk
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Juniper Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Dowding Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1