LIPTRAPS LANE, TN2 3BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN2 3BU

LIPTRAPS LANE, TN2 3BU, Tunbridge Wells has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.96 per 1,000 population. This TN2 3BU 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 3BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN2 3BU, encompassing approximately 3923 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

TN2 3BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rankine Road with total crimes: 6
  • Burslem Road with total crimes: 5
  • Blake Way with total crimes: 5

LIPTRAPS LANE, TN2 3BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.9626.67%
Anti-social behaviour134.84-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson33.3150.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Other theft20.51-33.33%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.6828.57%
Violence and sexual offences154.597.14%
Other theft33.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.197.69%
Anti-social behaviour143.57-17.65%
Other theft43.57300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.4588.89%
Violence and sexual offences134.33-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson43.31100.00%
Public order31.02200.00%
Other theft10.76-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.7283.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.61-18.18%
Other crime42.29300.00%
Other theft31.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.6533.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.0637.50%
Burglary22.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.25-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.1680.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.29300.00%
Other theft52.04150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27300.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-25.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-33.33%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.35-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour32.55-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.7650.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.8821.43%
Anti-social behaviour54.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other crime10.25-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.1716.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.57-50.00%
Public order51.27400.00%
Other crime41.270.00%
Other theft41.020.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.060.00%
Vehicle crime22.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Public order10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202414
June 202413
May 202422
April 202412
March 20249
February 20245
January 202410
December 202317
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202414
June 202417
May 20249
April 202411
March 20248
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20235
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rankine Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Burslem Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Blake Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Greggs Wood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hillcrest Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Trebilco Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Lakewood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oast Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Chapman Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Hawthorn Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hazelwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Middle Walk
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Theodore Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1