THE COMMON, TN4 8BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN4 8BX

THE COMMON, TN4 8BX, Tunbridge Wells has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.64 per 1,000 population. This TN4 8BX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TN4 postcode area, which has experienced 125 crimes and a crime rate of 3.98 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TN4 8BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN4 8BX, encompassing approximately 1081 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

TN4 8BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vale Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

THE COMMON, TN4 8BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.64-30.00%
Other theft36.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.77-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85100.00%
Drugs21.85100.00%
Bicycle theft11.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1027.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.240.00%
Vehicle crime44.62100.00%
Shoplifting33.700.00%
Other theft32.7750.00%
Other crime32.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.77-66.67%
Drugs10.92-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1025.8866.67%
Anti-social behaviour59.24-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.6250.00%
Other theft22.770.00%
Drugs21.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.85100.00%
Public order11.85-75.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour622.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.5520.00%
Public order45.55300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.70-60.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Other crime11.850.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Burglary10.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.79-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson54.62150.00%
Burglary24.620.00%
Other theft21.85-33.33%
Theft from the person11.850.00%
Public order10.920.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1325.8844.44%
Anti-social behaviour312.02-70.00%
Other theft32.77200.00%
Vehicle crime22.770.00%
Burglary21.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.85100.00%
Theft from the person11.850.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1027.73150.00%
Violence and sexual offences99.24-10.00%
Drugs38.320.00%
Burglary32.77200.00%
Other crime12.770.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.5625.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.24-50.00%
Other crime13.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-75.00%
Other theft10.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Burglary10.92-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences828.65-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour87.39700.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.390.00%
Public order33.70200.00%
Burglary32.77200.00%
Drugs32.770.00%
Other theft22.770.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.96112.50%
Criminal damage and arson415.71300.00%
Drugs33.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.77-85.71%
Public order10.92-50.00%
Burglary10.92-75.00%

In November 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 offences824.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.3940.00%
Burglary46.47100.00%
Vehicle crime23.700.00%
Other theft21.85100.00%
Public order21.85-33.33%
Shoplifting11.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences825.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.620.00%
Public order33.700.00%
Drugs22.770.00%
Possession of weapons21.850.00%
Burglary21.850.00%
Shoplifting11.850.00%
Other theft10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
April 20243
March 202410
February 20244
January 20248
December 20231
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245
April 202413
March 20249
February 202410
January 20248
December 202317
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 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
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 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
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TN4 8BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Vale Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. White Bear Passage
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Clarence Row
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Somerville Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Mount Ephraim
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Suffolk Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1