Paddock Wood Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In Paddock Wood, the per-capita risk of experiencing a crime in March 2024 was 9.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 28.6% above the UK average of 7.7. This elevated rate, though not indicative of daily risk for most residents, highlights the need for localised analysis. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (24.7% of total incidents), followed by criminal damage and arson (16.1%) and anti-social behaviour (14.8%). These patterns align with the area's characteristics as a built-up district within Tunbridge Wells, where retail and community spaces may contribute to both property crime and public order issues. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and clock changes, likely influenced the timing of incidents. While violent crime rates remained 10% below the UK average, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson suggests a need for targeted measures to address property-related offences. The balance between property and violent crime also reveals a combination of factors, including the area's demographic profile and seasonal rhythms.

March 2024 saw a striking 225% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 4 to 13 incidents. This surge, combined with a 66.7% rise in public order offences, suggests a shift in the crime mix toward property-related and disruptive behaviours. Violent crimes, however, remained 10% below the UK average at 2.4 per 1,000, indicating a relative safety in this category. Theft from the person doubled in March, jumping from 0 to 1 incident, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. Conversely, drugs-related crimes fell by 75%, dropping from 4 to 1, and possession of weapons also halved, reflecting a possible reduction in certain high-risk categories. These fluctuations underscore the need for targeted interventions in areas experiencing sharp increases, such as vandalism and anti-social behaviour.

Paddock Wood's crime rate in March 2024 remained stable at 9.9 per 1,000, a 1.2% decrease from February's 10.0. This suggests a consistent pattern of crime activity. above the UK average. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 3 incidents per day, translating to one reported crime for every 101 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure highlights that while the rate is elevated compared to the UK, it does not equate to a daily risk for most residents. The population context is key here: with 8,188 residents, the 81 recorded crimes mean that the likelihood of being directly affected by a crime is relatively low, though the disparity with the UK average deserves closer attention to local factors driving the discrepancy.