TN2 3EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN2 3EL

TN2 3EL, Tunbridge Wells has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.80 per 1,000 population. This TN2 3EL 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 3EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN2 3EL, encompassing approximately 2797 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

TN2 3EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rankine Road with total crimes: 6
  • Lower Mead with total crimes: 5
  • Longview Way with total crimes: 4

TN2 3EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences1411.8016.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.00-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson31.43200.00%
Vehicle crime31.07200.00%
Shoplifting31.070.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 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 offences1210.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour114.29-35.29%
Shoplifting33.9350.00%
Other theft11.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.87125.00%
Anti-social behaviour176.4321.43%
Criminal damage and arson46.08100.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Shoplifting20.71-50.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1413.23100.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.00-42.86%
Shoplifting42.860.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Vehicle crime31.07200.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.0827.27%
Anti-social behaviour75.00-30.00%
Shoplifting42.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.43-33.33%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-66.67%
Drugs10.36-50.00%

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 offences1112.15-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.9311.11%
Vehicle crime33.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0750.00%
Shoplifting31.0750.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.809.09%
Anti-social behaviour94.29200.00%
Other theft43.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.71-50.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.65-8.33%
Shoplifting43.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43200.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.5850.00%
Vehicle crime34.29200.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.29-38.46%
Vehicle crime12.86-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%
Public order10.36-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.940.00%
Public order64.650.00%
Other theft62.140.00%
Shoplifting52.140.00%
Vehicle crime31.790.00%
Other crime31.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
November 20236

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202418
June 20248
May 202414
April 202411
March 202412
February 202411
January 202412
December 20238
November 202313

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 202417
June 202414
May 20247
April 202410
March 20249
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
November 20235

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rankine Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Lower Mead
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Longview Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Caley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Trebilco Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. The Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chapman Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hawthorn Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hazelwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Middle Walk
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Theodore Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Dowding Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1