TN2 3ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN2 3ST

TN2 3ST, Tunbridge Wells has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.05 per 1,000 population. This TN2 3ST 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 3ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN2 3ST, encompassing approximately 2605 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TN2 3ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blake Way with total crimes: 5
  • Queripel Close with total crimes: 4
  • Woodland Road with total crimes: 3

TN2 3ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1213.05-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour94.61-18.18%
Drugs33.450.00%
Other theft21.15-50.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-75.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.0472.73%
Anti-social behaviour117.290.00%
Other theft44.2233.33%
Vehicle crime41.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.54-25.00%
Shoplifting21.15-50.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.7437.50%
Anti-social behaviour114.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.22100.00%
Drugs41.540.00%
Shoplifting41.54300.00%
Vehicle crime31.54200.00%
Other theft31.15200.00%
Public order11.15-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.3657.14%
Violence and sexual offences84.22-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson23.07-66.67%
Public order20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.50137.50%
Anti-social behaviour77.29250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.69-14.29%
Drugs32.300.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Other theft20.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Burglary10.77-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.60-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson73.07-30.00%
Other theft32.690.00%
Burglary21.15100.00%
Shoplifting20.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-66.67%
Other crime10.77-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.82-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson104.22233.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.84200.00%
Drugs22.300.00%
Other crime20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.75-10.53%
Vehicle crime36.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Other theft10.77-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.4358.33%
Burglary47.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.54-25.00%
Other theft31.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-50.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.13-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson64.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.30100.00%
Vehicle crime41.54300.00%
Other theft21.54-60.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.510.00%
Other theft55.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
July 202411
June 20248
May 202419
April 20248
March 202411
February 202417
January 202419
December 202312
November 202314

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202411
June 202411
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246
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 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
May 20243
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 202410
February 20243
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Blake Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Queripel Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Woodland Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oak Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Birken Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hillcrest Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. High Brooms
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Stewart Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cambrian Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Merrion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Merrion Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Lucas Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sandhurst Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. High Beeches
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Oast Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1