Pembury Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Pembury’s crime rate in January 2025 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, significantly below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This rate, which is 40.8% lower than the national figure, reflects a broader trend of low crime in the area. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of total crimes, with 12 incidents reported. This rate (2.1 per 1,000) is 16% below the UK average for this category, consistent with Pembury’s status as a relatively safe built-up area within Tunbridge Wells. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 20.8% of all crimes (five incidents), a rate (0.9 per 1,000) that is 8% below the UK average. Seasonal factors may have influenced these patterns, as January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may limit opportunities for property crimes. However, the sharp rise in other theft—now at 0.5 per 1,000 (up from 0.2 per 1,000 in December)—suggests a new challenge for local authorities. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, may be linked to changes in local routines or unmet community needs. The area’s low crime rate overall, particularly compared to the UK average, indicates the effectiveness of existing measures, but the rise in specific categories underscores the importance of targeted interventions.

January 2025 saw a stark increase in other theft, rising from one to three incidents—a 200% jump. This surge, coupled with a 150% rise in anti-social behaviour (from two to five incidents), signals shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. While violent crime decreased by 20% (from 15 to 12 incidents), this reduction may partly explain the overall rate’s decline compared to the previous month. Pembury’s violent crime rate (2.1 per 1,000) remains 16% below the UK average for this category, but the spike in other theft (0.5 per 1,000) is 2% above the UK average for the same category. These fluctuations suggest that while the area remains safer than the national average, residents should remain vigilant in areas where theft is increasing. The decline in public order offences (from two to one) and criminal damage (from three to two) may reflect seasonal factors, such as shorter days reducing opportunities for outdoor disputes.

Pembury's crime rate in January 2025 fell to 4.2 per 1,000 residents, a 14.4% decline from the previous month’s 4.9 per 1,000. This reduction positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with its overall rate 40.8% below the national average of 7.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the month, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 241 residents. This monthly exposure rate underscores the low likelihood of encountering crime for most Pembury residents. The population context further reinforces this: with 5,777 residents, the area’s crime statistics reflect a tightly controlled environment where community policing and local initiatives may contribute to sustained low rates. However, the shift in crime types—particularly the rise in other theft and anti-social behaviour—highlights the need for vigilance in specific areas, even as the overall picture remains reassuring.