THE AVENUE, TN2 3FU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN2 3FU

THE AVENUE, TN2 3FU, Tunbridge Wells has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.42 per 1,000 population. This TN2 3FU 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 3FU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN2 3FU, encompassing approximately 1224 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

TN2 3FU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Lower Mead with total crimes: 5
  • Longfield Road with total crimes: 4

THE AVENUE, TN2 3FU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.42125.00%
Shoplifting97.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.35100.00%
Public order21.630.00%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.62-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.90-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour13.27-83.33%
Other theft10.82-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1228.59-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.8075.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.72100.00%
Other theft34.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.450.00%
Theft from the person11.630.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-66.67%
Drugs10.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1523.6966.67%
Violence and sexual offences412.25-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.45200.00%
Other theft22.450.00%
Public order21.630.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting920.42-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.35-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.90300.00%
Other theft23.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1220.42-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences79.80-30.00%
Other theft35.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-66.67%
Drugs10.820.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1423.6940.00%
Violence and sexual offences1011.43-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour38.17-25.00%
Other theft22.45-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1329.401200.00%
Shoplifting1010.62100.00%
Other theft48.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.27100.00%
Drugs11.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.98150.00%
Public order24.08100.00%
Vehicle crime21.63-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.63-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences512.250.00%
Vehicle crime44.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.27-50.00%
Shoplifting21.63-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson11.630.00%
Public order10.820.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting922.05-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences57.35150.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.080.00%
Other theft33.27200.00%
Other crime22.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.630.00%
Public order10.82-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1320.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.620.00%
Public order33.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.630.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 202410
February 202413
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202412
June 202415
May 20249
April 202412
March 202414
February 202410
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Lower Mead
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Longfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. The Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Hawthorn Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. High Tree Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1