TN2 3BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN2 3BG

TN2 3BG, Tunbridge Wells has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.87 per 1,000 population. This TN2 3BG 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 3BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN2 3BG, encompassing approximately 3454 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TN2 3BG 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
  • Chapman Way with total crimes: 4

TN2 3BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.877.14%
Anti-social behaviour114.34-45.00%
Drugs33.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Burglary10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2012.1633.33%
Violence and sexual offences145.79-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson34.05-40.00%
Other theft30.8750.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.0370.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.92-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.45-33.33%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1811.8763.64%
Violence and sexual offences105.21-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.8925.00%
Vehicle crime31.45200.00%
Public order30.8750.00%
Other theft10.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In May 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 offences1410.7127.27%
Anti-social behaviour114.0510.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.180.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-75.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.5583.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.18-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson42.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.16100.00%
Other theft21.16-33.33%
Other crime10.58-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.13450.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.18700.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.3250.00%
Other crime31.740.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-66.67%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.5020.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.74-63.64%
Other theft31.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Burglary10.58-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.24-21.43%
Vehicle crime53.18400.00%
Other theft31.450.00%
Burglary30.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.82-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.05100.00%
Other theft31.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87200.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.260.00%
Other theft64.340.00%
Public order51.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 202417
June 202410
May 202414
April 202411
March 20246
February 20244
January 202411
December 202314
November 202315

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202420
July 202415
June 202418
May 202411
April 202410
March 202411
February 20242
January 20242
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 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236

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 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TN2 3BG 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. Chapman Way
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Longview Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Caley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Oak Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Hillcrest Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. High Brooms
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Trebilco Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Stewart Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oast Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hazelwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Theodore Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1