Tunbridge Wells Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2025, Tunbridge Wells recorded 606 crimes, translating to a rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents—33.8% below the UK average of 7.7. For a population of 119,694, this equates to one crime occurring for roughly every 200 residents, a figure that highlights the area’s relatively low exposure to criminal activity. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (240 incidents, 39.6% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (81 incidents, 13.4%) and criminal damage and arson (55 incidents, 9.1%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a mix of urban and rural spaces, where seasonal factors like Easter and spring weather may influence crime dynamics. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.0 per 1,000, remain 23% below the UK average, potentially reflecting community policing efforts or lower population density. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000, is 47% below the UK average, suggesting effective local management of public order. The area’s crime profile shows a consistent trend of being below national averages, though fluctuations in specific categories—such as the 200% increase in theft from the person—indicate the need for ongoing monitoring. Seasonal factors, including increased outdoor activity during Easter, may contribute to variations in crime types, though the overall rate remains stable compared to previous months. This data underscores the importance of contextualising crime statistics within both local and national frameworks to inform community safety strategies.

April 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with theft from the person surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and robbery doubling (from 0 to 3). These increases, though small in absolute terms, highlight emerging trends that may reflect heightened awareness or specific incidents during the Easter period. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 27.1% (from 70 to 51), potentially linked to seasonal retail activity and Easter-related closures. The area’s violence and sexual offences rate of 2.0 per 1,000 (39.6% of total crimes) remains 23% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be attributed to local community initiatives or lower population density. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000, is 47% below the UK average, suggesting effective local management of public order. These shifts illustrate the dynamic nature of crime in Tunbridge Wells, where seasonal and demographic factors play a role in shaping monthly statistics.

Tunbridge Wells recorded a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents in April 2025, a 7.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.5. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as spring weather and Easter activities may have shifted community engagement and police visibility. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 20 crimes reported each day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 198 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low exposure compared to the UK average. With a population of 119,694, the area’s crime statistics reflect a balance between urban and rural characteristics, where community policing efforts and seasonal rhythms appear to influence the rate. The reduction in shoplifting and drug-related crimes, combined with the slight rise in theft from the person, suggests shifting patterns in criminal activity that warrant further local analysis.