SHAFTESBURY ROAD, TN4 9PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN4 9PD

SHAFTESBURY ROAD, TN4 9PD, Tunbridge Wells has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.55 per 1,000 population. This TN4 9PD 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 9PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN4 9PD, encompassing approximately 4832 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TN4 9PD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Chilston Road with total crimes: 4
  • Beltring Road with total crimes: 3

SHAFTESBURY ROAD, TN4 9PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.5528.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.8650.00%
Public order30.620.00%
Shoplifting30.62-86.36%
Anti-social behaviour20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting228.07-12.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.5540.00%
Vehicle crime31.4550.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-33.33%
Other theft20.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting259.3166.67%
Violence and sexual offences55.17-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6250.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Drugs10.41-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting159.10114.29%
Violence and sexual offences113.1022.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.28200.00%
Drugs31.24200.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Other theft10.41-75.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.86200.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.8680.00%
Shoplifting71.860.00%
Burglary41.45100.00%
Other theft40.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Public order10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In April 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
Shoplifting75.7940.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.45-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.04-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson51.860.00%
Shoplifting51.0325.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.030.00%
Vehicle crime30.83200.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.978.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.69100.00%
Shoplifting40.83-20.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.38-25.00%
Shoplifting52.480.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-60.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.076.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.3166.67%
Shoplifting51.03400.00%
Vehicle crime41.03100.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41100.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.1766.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.10-25.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences93.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.860.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20249
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202422
July 202425
June 202415
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20245
June 202411
May 20249
April 20245
March 20249
February 202413
January 202412
December 202316
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TN4 9PD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chilston Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Beltring Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Kent Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodbury Park Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Culverden Park Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Campbell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Whitefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Currie Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shaftesbury Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. St Johns Close
    Total1
    Other theft1