TN2 3XQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN2 3XQ

TN2 3XQ, Tunbridge Wells has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.41 per 1,000 population. This TN2 3XQ 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 3XQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN2 3XQ, encompassing approximately 1173 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

TN2 3XQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Lower Mead with total crimes: 5

TN2 3XQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1126.4157.14%
Violence and sexual offences109.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.56100.00%
Public order21.700.00%
Vehicle crime21.70100.00%
Other theft11.700.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.78-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences55.96-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour14.26-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

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
Shoplifting1228.12-29.41%
Violence and sexual offences710.2275.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.11100.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Robbery11.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-75.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1727.2788.89%
Violence and sexual offences414.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime43.41300.00%
Public order23.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.70-33.33%
Other theft21.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.700.00%

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
Shoplifting919.60-47.06%
Violence and sexual offences67.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.1150.00%
Vehicle crime12.560.00%
Other theft10.85-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Drugs10.85-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1728.1213.33%
Violence and sexual offences614.49-40.00%
Other theft35.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.56-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.700.00%
Drugs21.700.00%
Vehicle crime11.700.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1528.977.14%
Violence and sexual offences1012.78-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour68.52200.00%
Other theft25.11-50.00%
Theft from the person11.700.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1434.08133.33%
Violence and sexual offences1311.931200.00%
Other theft411.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.560.00%
Drugs11.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.22-25.00%
Public order25.11100.00%
Vehicle crime21.70-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.70-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting817.04-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences46.8233.33%
Vehicle crime33.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.56-50.00%
Other theft11.70-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1427.27-36.36%
Other theft511.93400.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.410.00%
Other crime22.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.700.00%
Public order10.85-80.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2228.970.00%
Public order518.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.410.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 202410
February 202413
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 152 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 202412
June 202417
May 20249
April 202417
March 202415
February 202414
January 20246
December 20238
November 202314
October 202322

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
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 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
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lower Mead
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Longfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. The Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hawthorn Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. High Tree Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dowding Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1