Pembury Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Pembury's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 5.0 per 1,000, placing it 38.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's generally low crime profile, a trend consistent with its status as a built-up area within Tunbridge Wells, where residential density and community-focused policing may contribute to reduced incidents. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.8% of all reported crimes, followed by burglary (10.3%) and anti-social behaviour (10.3%). These figures reflect a mix of local factors, including the presence of smaller retail centres and social hubs that may drive certain offence types. Seasonal context suggests that June's longer days and the onset of summer tourism may have influenced crime patterns, though the absence of major tourist attractions in Pembury likely limits this impact. Violent crime in the area remains 20% below the UK average, a contrast to burglary rates, which are 79% above the national average. This discrepancy may stem from the area's mix of residential and commercial properties, where burglaries are more concentrated. The overall crime rate's position relative to the UK average highlights Pembury as a safer area, though targeted increases in specific categories warrant attention. As the summer progresses, continued monitoring of public order offences and theft-related incidents will be critical to understanding any emerging trends.

June 2025 saw sharp increases in public order offences, theft from the person, and other crime, each rising by 100% compared to May. This contrasts with declines in other theft (-66.7%) and anti-social behaviour (-25%). The violent crime category. of total crimes, remains 20% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Burglary, however, stands out as 79% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), with three incidents reported. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, is 65% below the UK rate. Residents may find the 100% rise in public order offences particularly concerning, as this category often reflects local tensions or events. The data also shows that vehicle crime is 46% below the UK average, suggesting that Pembury's infrastructure or community policing may be effective in reducing such incidents.

Pembury's crime rate in June 2025 rose 21% compared to May's 4.2 per 1,000, reaching 5.0 per 1,000. While this increase is notable, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stands at 8.1 per 1,000. Locally, the monthly exposure figure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 199 residents over the course of June—a stark contrast to the national average of one crime for every 123 residents. Daily crime counts show an average of one incident per day in Pembury, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's small population and the broader trend of crime being concentrated in larger urban centres. This lower daily frequency may partly explain why Pembury's crime profile remains distinct from the UK's, where higher population density and urban sprawl contribute to more frequent reporting. The increase in June, however, suggests a need to monitor emerging patterns, particularly in categories like public order and theft from the person, which saw sharp month-on-month rises.