Pembury Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Pembury's November 2025 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 marked a 31.5% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, highlighting the area's consistently lower-than-average crime profile. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51.7% of all reported crimes, mirroring the UK average rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This was followed by anti-social behaviour (20.7%) and criminal damage and arson (13.8%), with the latter category 32% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. The seasonal context of November—characterised by darker evenings, the timing of Bonfire Night, and the Black Friday shopping period—may have influenced patterns of activity, particularly in the area's more populated spaces. While violence and sexual offences remained consistent with national trends, the spike in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage suggests a temporary fluctuation that could be linked to the month's unique social and environmental conditions. Pembury's overall crime rate, though slightly higher than the previous month's 4.2 per 1,000, remains significantly below the UK average, reinforcing its position as a relatively safe built-up area within Tunbridge Wells. The low incidence of property crimes, including burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and other theft (0.4 per 1,000), which were 33% and 22% below UK averages respectively, further underscores the area's distinct crime profile.

The most striking shift in November 2025 was the 500% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from one reported incident to six. This surge, while not directly linked to specific events, may partly explain the broader upward trend in crime rates. Concurrently, burglary and drugs-related offences both saw 100% increases, moving from zero to one incident each. These spikes contrast with the overall 31.5% reduction in Pembury's crime rate compared to the UK average, particularly in categories such as burglary and drugs, which were 33% and 26% below national levels respectively. The violence and sexual offences category, accounting for 51.7% of all crimes, matched the UK average rate of 2.6 per 1,000, indicating no significant deviation from national trends in this area. Residents may find the 500% rise in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a temporary but pronounced shift in local crime dynamics.

Pembury's crime rate for November 2025 rose by 21.0% compared to the previous month's rate of 4.2 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward shift in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for roughly every 199 residents. This monthly aggregate highlights the scale of incidents relative to the local population of 5,777, offering a tangible sense of risk for residents. The increase aligns with seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night, which may contribute to heightened anti-social behaviour. However, the overall rate remains 31.5% below the UK average, underscoring Pembury's generally lower crime profile compared to national trends. The population-scaled perspective suggests that while the area is not immune to fluctuations, the incidence of crime remains proportionally lower than in many other parts of the country.