Pembury Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Pembury’s August 2025 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents places it 39.5% below the UK average of 8.1, a position consistent with its status as a relatively low-crime built-up area within Tunbridge Wells. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (25%) and anti-social behaviour (21.4%), both of which diverged from national trends: violence was 58% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 32% below. This contrast highlights the area’s unique profile, where community-focused policing and the absence of large-scale commercial hubs may contribute to lower violent crime but leave room for other forms of disorder. Seasonal factors in August—such as the influx of tourists and the closure of some local businesses during holidays—could explain the 500% surge in anti-social behaviour, which may reflect increased public space use or localized tensions. Meanwhile, the UK average for other theft (0.5 per 1,000) was exceeded by 37% in Pembury, linked to the area’s mix of residential and retail spaces, though the overall crime rate remains significantly lower than national benchmarks. August’s peak holiday season may also influence burglary rates, as empty homes and increased foot traffic create opportunities for crime, though no such surge was recorded this month. The combination of these factors illustrates a community with strong baseline safety but occasional spikes in specific categories, warranting targeted monitoring without overgeneralizing.

August 2025 saw a dramatic 500% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 1 to 6 incidents—a surge that outpaced all other categories. This spike contrasts sharply with a 72% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 25 to 7, likely influenced by seasonal shifts such as increased tourism and reduced foot traffic in public spaces. Pembury’s violent crime rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents is 58% below the UK average for this category, highlighting the area’s relative safety. However, other theft and public order offences edged above UK averages by 37% and 21% respectively, indicating potential vulnerabilities in specific sectors like retail or community spaces. Residents may find the 1-in-206 monthly exposure rate particularly noteworthy, as it underscores the low probability of encountering crime in this area despite localized fluctuations.

Pembury's August 2025 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 34.8% decline from the previous month’s 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained trend of lower crime. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately one reported crime per day across Pembury’s 5,777 residents—a figure that, while low, underscores the area’s consistent safety relative to national averages. Over the course of the month, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 206 residents further illustrates the rarity of criminal incidents in this built-up area. This aligns with Pembury’s position within Tunbridge Wells, a region historically marked by lower crime rates compared to larger urban centres. The reduction in violent crime, particularly the 72% drop in violence and sexual offences, may partly reflect seasonal patterns, with August’s peak holiday season potentially reducing opportunities for such crimes. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour remains an outlier, suggesting localized factors that warrant closer examination without assuming direct causality.