Tunbridge Wells Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tunbridge Wells saw a 12.2% month-on-month reduction in overall crime, with the June 2025 rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents marking a 37% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.1. This performance aligns with the area's character as a largely rural district with significant urban centres, where low vehicle crime and shoplifting rates reflect the absence of high-density retail hubs. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.4% of total crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.6%) and criminal damage and arson (9.7%). The seasonal context of June, with the start of summer and increasing tourism, may have contributed to the relative stability in violent crime. Anti-social behaviour and violence remain below UK averages by 41% and 23% respectively, suggesting effective community policing or environmental factors. The drop in shoplifting from 83 to 54 incidents likely reflects seasonal retail activity patterns, with fewer summer sales events compared to May. However, the 200% surge in theft from the person requires closer attention, as this category is now 100% below the UK average. These trends highlight the area's unique crime profile, shaped by its geography and demographic mix.

June 2025 brought stark contrasts in crime trends for Tunbridge Wells. Theft from the person saw a 200% surge, rising from 1 to 3 incidents, a spike that could be linked to increased summer foot traffic in public spaces. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 34.9%, with 83 incidents in May dropping to 54 in June, possibly due to reduced end-of-season sales activity. Vehicle crime also fell sharply by 41.7%, from 24 to 14, which may reflect seasonal changes in car usage or improved security measures in residential areas. The drug-related crimes category doubled, with 12 incidents in May climbing to 24 in June, raising questions about local enforcement challenges. While violent crime remained 41% below the UK average, the 100% deficit in robbery and theft from the person indicates strong performance in preventing personal crimes. The area's crime mix shows a 59% property crime share (192 incidents) versus 34% violent crime (204 incidents), a balance that contrasts with the UK's higher proportion of violent crime. These shifts underscore the need for targeted interventions in drug-related offences while maintaining current strategies for vehicle and shoplifting prevention.

Tunbridge Wells' crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents in June 2025 represents a 12.2% decline from May's 5.8 rate, continuing a downward trend that positions the area well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the 20 crimes reported per day (610 total over 30 days) are significantly lower than the national average, reflecting the district's relatively safe environment. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 196 residents, a figure that places Tunbridge Wells in the lower quartile of UK local authorities. With a population of 119,694, the area's crime prevention efforts appear to be effectively scaled to its size, though the 200% rise in theft from the person highlights vulnerabilities in certain areas. The comparison to the UK average also reveals that the area's anti-social behaviour rate (1.1 per 1,000) is 23% below the national figure, suggesting that community engagement strategies may be contributing to this gap. While the 73% deficit in vehicle crime compared to the UK average is a positive indicator, the doubling of drug-related crimes raises concerns about potential imbalances in resource allocation. These figures, when contextualised against the district's population and geography, illustrate a combination of factors influencing crime rates in Tunbridge Wells.