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

Overview of Crime in TN2 3FZ

THE AVENUE, TN2 3FZ, Tunbridge Wells has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.26 per 1,000 population. This TN2 3FZ 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 3FZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN2 3FZ, encompassing approximately 1622 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

TN2 3FZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Lower Mead with total crimes: 5
  • Longfield Road with total crimes: 4

THE AVENUE, TN2 3FZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1017.2666.67%
Violence and sexual offences96.1650.00%
Other theft25.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23100.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.23-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences69.86-25.00%
Shoplifting63.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.70-66.67%
Other theft11.23-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1221.58-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.4033.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.93100.00%
Other theft33.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Theft from the person11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-75.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1520.3487.50%
Violence and sexual offences69.250.00%
Vehicle crime43.70300.00%
Public order32.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.850.00%
Other theft21.85-33.33%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.79-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences64.93-14.29%
Other theft33.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.850.00%
Vehicle crime11.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1116.03-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences76.78-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.32-40.00%
Other theft31.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.850.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

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
Shoplifting1419.1155.56%
Violence and sexual offences108.63-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour56.1625.00%
Other theft23.08-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.191200.00%
Shoplifting98.01200.00%
Other theft55.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.47100.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Other crime10.620.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.16-25.00%
Shoplifting31.85200.00%
Public order21.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.23-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

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 offences59.250.00%
Vehicle crime43.0833.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.47-50.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.62-88.89%
Public order10.620.00%

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
Shoplifting918.49-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.55150.00%
Other theft43.08300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.47-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.470.00%
Other crime21.850.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Public order10.62-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.400.00%
Public order33.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 202410
February 202413
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202412
June 202415
May 20248
April 202411
March 202414
February 20249
January 20243
December 20231
November 20239
October 202312

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 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 18 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 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233

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 5 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
December 20231

A total of 3 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
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    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. Hazelwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Middle Walk
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. The Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. High Tree Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1