TN4 9PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TN4 9PQ

TN4 9PQ, Tunbridge Wells has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.37 per 1,000 population. This TN4 9PQ 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 9PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TN4 9PQ, encompassing approximately 3888 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

TN4 9PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grosvenor Road with total crimes: 10
  • Norman Road with total crimes: 7
  • Hanover Road with total crimes: 6

TN4 9PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.3760.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.17-30.00%
Shoplifting61.80-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson41.54100.00%
Public order31.03-50.00%
Other theft30.77-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-66.67%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2718.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences156.94-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour103.86100.00%
Public order62.57100.00%
Other theft41.5433.33%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Other crime20.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.51-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2717.2328.57%
Violence and sexual offences166.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.11-64.29%
Drugs41.29100.00%
Other crime31.030.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2116.9750.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.40-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour144.1116.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.6050.00%
Other theft30.77-50.00%
Public order30.77200.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Burglary10.51-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.4328.57%
Shoplifting144.6355.56%
Anti-social behaviour123.60-33.33%
Other theft63.0950.00%
Burglary31.54200.00%
Drugs20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-71.43%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1816.4620.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.63-12.50%
Shoplifting93.6012.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.31133.33%
Other theft41.800.00%
Vehicle crime41.0333.33%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Public order20.51-50.00%
Robbery20.51100.00%
Burglary10.51-66.67%
Drugs10.26-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.20-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour154.11114.29%
Shoplifting83.8633.33%
Drugs42.060.00%
Other theft41.03100.00%
Public order41.03100.00%
Vehicle crime31.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Burglary30.77200.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.83-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour75.91-73.08%
Shoplifting61.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Other theft20.77-33.33%
Public order20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2618.7752.94%
Violence and sexual offences246.69-4.00%
Shoplifting96.17-10.00%
Other theft32.310.00%
Burglary30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-62.50%
Public order20.77-33.33%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.5238.89%
Anti-social behaviour176.4321.43%
Shoplifting104.37150.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.5714.29%
Vehicle crime42.0633.33%
Public order31.030.00%
Other theft30.77-50.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.40-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour144.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.6016.67%
Other theft61.80100.00%
Shoplifting41.5433.33%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.600.00%
Shoplifting31.540.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202427
July 202427
June 202421
May 202414
April 20249
March 20248
February 20246
January 20249
December 202310
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202415
July 202416
June 202416
May 202418
April 202414
March 202416
February 202423
January 202424
December 202325
November 202318
October 202323

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20245
June 202414
May 202412
April 202418
March 202415
February 20247
January 202426
December 202317
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 6 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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Grosvenor Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Norman Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Hanover Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chilston Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Kent Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Woodbury Park Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Culverden Park Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Whitefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Currie Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shaftesbury Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Tunnel Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Kirkdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Belgrave Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Goods Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mount Ephraim Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Soverign Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Grosvenor Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Johns Close
    Total1
    Other theft1