Pembury Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Pembury's June 2024 crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents places it 17.1% below the UK average of 8.2, marking it as one of the safer built-up areas within Tunbridge Wells. This overall rate masks a nuanced picture, with violent crimes accounting for 56.4% of all incidents—significantly higher than the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences, which rose by 57.1% compared to May, now dominate the crime profile, reflecting a concentration of incidents in public spaces or areas with higher social interaction. Anti-social behaviour also surged, with a 500% increase in June, potentially linked to the start of the summer season and increased foot traffic in local amenities. In contrast, property crimes remained low, with only 8 incidents reported, or 1.4 per 1,000 residents—well below the UK average for such offences. Seasonal factors appear to influence the data: the longest days of the year may contribute to more outdoor activity, which could both drive anti-social behaviour and create opportunities for violent incidents. However, the area's overall safety is evident in the low burglary rate, which is 33% below the UK average. This suggests that Pembury's built-up character, with a mix of residential and commercial zones, may foster a community environment where property crime is less prevalent but interpersonal conflicts are more concentrated. The data also highlights a peculiar trend in drug-related offences, which are 90% above the UK average, though the absolute numbers remain low (2 incidents). This discrepancy may indicate a niche issue requiring targeted attention, while the broader crime picture remains relatively stable. As the summer season progresses, local authorities may need to balance measures addressing violent and anti-social crimes with maintaining the area's overall low crime profile.

June 2024 saw a dramatic 500% increase in anti-social behaviour in Pembury, rising from one incident to six. This spike, coupled with a 57.1% rise in violence and sexual offences (from 14 to 22), contrasts sharply with declines in burglary (-50%) and other crime (-50%). The area's violent crime rate is 38% above the UK average, a stark anomaly for a built-up area with an overall rate 17.1% below national levels. Meanwhile, drug-related offences fell by 33.3%, and theft from the person doubled, reflecting shifting patterns in local criminal activity. These fluctuations suggest a combination of seasonal factors—such as the start of summer—and local dynamics, with increased social interactions in public spaces likely contributing to the surge in anti-social behaviour and violent incidents. A resident might find the 500% increase in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a potential need for community-focused policing strategies in the coming months.

Pembury's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 6.8 per 1,000 residents, a 7.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.3 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the UK's safer built-up zones, with its rate 17.1% below the national average of 8.2. On a daily basis, Pembury recorded roughly one crime per day in June, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 148 residents. While this aggregate metric suggests a low frequency of incidents, the breakdown reveals disparities in specific crime types. For instance, violent crimes in Pembury are 38% above the UK average, highlighting a localised concentration of such offences that contrasts with the area's overall safety profile. This discrepancy underscores the importance of contextualising crime statistics beyond aggregate figures, as the population-scaled perspective illustrates both the relative tranquillity of daily life and the need for targeted interventions in specific categories.