BROADWATER LANE, TN2 5RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN2 5RP

BROADWATER LANE, TN2 5RP, Tunbridge Wells has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.68 per 1,000 population. This TN2 5RP 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 5RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN2 5RP, encompassing approximately 3225 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TN2 5RP area, explore the TN2 5RP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TN2 5RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Tree Road with total crimes: 3
  • The Goodwins with total crimes: 3
  • Eridge Road with total crimes: 2

BROADWATER LANE, TN2 5RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.6814.29%
Violence and sexual offences72.48-46.15%
Other crime42.170.00%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Theft from the person20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.6830.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.03-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson22.17-71.43%
Shoplifting20.62-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-75.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1614.57100.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.10250.00%
Shoplifting72.17-12.50%
Other theft42.170.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.06166.67%
Shoplifting82.4814.29%
Violence and sexual offences52.4825.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55-33.33%
Public order10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.4475.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93200.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Burglary20.93-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.75-33.33%
Burglary41.86100.00%
Shoplifting41.24100.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.37-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour42.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-25.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.62-66.67%
Other crime10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.6830.00%
Shoplifting64.03500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.860.00%
Public order31.24-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.06-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson43.1033.33%
Public order41.24300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24300.00%
Burglary11.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Shoplifting10.31-88.89%

In December 2023, 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 offences1310.8530.00%
Shoplifting94.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.790.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-80.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.1625.00%
Shoplifting63.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.86-28.57%
Other theft31.55-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.480.00%
Other theft42.170.00%
Shoplifting41.240.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Burglary20.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202416
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202410
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20249
February 202413
January 202410
December 202313
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20239
November 20236
October 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TN2 5RP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Willow Tree Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Goodwins
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Eridge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rowan Tree Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Tudor Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. School Rise
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Linden Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Hunters Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lavender Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Showfields Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Charlton'S Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Broadcroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Linden Fields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Broadwater Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cobbett'S Ride
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Linden Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Montacute Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1