Royal Tunbridge Wells Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Royal Tunbridge Wells for November 2025, accounting for 31% of all reported crimes. This category, at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, is 18% below the UK average, reflecting a pattern consistent with other towns in Kent where violent crime often correlates with public spaces and late-night activity. The area’s crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents is 8.2% below the UK average of 7.3, suggesting a relatively safer environment compared to national trends. Anti-social behaviour (20.6% of total crimes) and shoplifting (12.7%) follow as the next most common categories, with the latter 43% above the UK average. These figures may partly explain by seasonal factors: Black Friday shopping likely drives retail theft, while the onset of dark evenings after Bonfire Night could contribute to increased anti-social behaviour. The town’s mix of residential and commercial areas appears to create conditions where violent incidents and property crimes occur at rates aligned with similar-sized towns. Public order offences (6.5%) are 15% below the UK average, reflecting effective local policing of public spaces during November’s events. The crime picture here is shaped by both the area’s character as a historic town with modern retail hubs and the month’s specific seasonal pressures, which together influence the distribution of crime types.

November 2025 saw an 116.7% increase in 'other crime' (from 6 to 13 incidents), a category that includes unclassified or less common offences. This jump, though not explicitly defined, may signal underreported or emerging issues warranting closer attention. Meanwhile, public order offences surged by 76.9% (13 to 23), likely linked to Bonfire Night events and the start of the holiday season, which often see heightened disturbances. Anti-social behaviour remains 32% above the UK average, with 73 incidents recorded, highlighting persistent challenges in managing community conduct. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 53.8% (from 13 to 6), possibly due to reduced outdoor activity during colder weather and increased vehicle security measures. Shoplifting also declined by 57.1% (from 7 to 3), though this remains 43% above the UK average, indicating ongoing vulnerabilities in retail security. The most significant shift, however, is the 100% increase in theft from the person (from 1 to 2), a category that is 100% below the UK average. This anomaly may reflect either a temporary spike or a reporting inconsistency, but it underscores the need for targeted policing in high-traffic areas. The balance between violent and property crimes remains skewed, with violence and sexual offences (31%) and anti-social behaviour (20.6%) together accounting for over half of all reported crimes, suggesting that community safety initiatives should focus on addressing these dominant categories.

The crime rate in Royal Tunbridge Wells for November 2025 (6.7 per 1,000 residents) is 1.5% lower than the previous month’s rate of 6.8, indicating a stable trend with no major fluctuations. Over the course of the month, 355 total crimes were reported, translating to roughly 12 crimes per day. This daily figure provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents, though it does not directly compare to national averages. On a population-scaled basis, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 149 residents over the month, a rate that, while not negligible, remains below the UK average. This suggests that while the area is not entirely free from crime, its residents face a lower risk compared to the national picture. The previous month’s rate (6.8) and the current rate (6.7) show minimal change, reinforcing the idea of a consistent crime environment. However, the breakdown of crime types reveals significant disparities: for instance, anti-social behaviour is 32% above the UK average, while vehicle crime is 75% below. These contrasts highlight the importance of local factors—such as community engagement, policing strategies, and the town’s unique demographics—in shaping crime patterns. For residents, the 1-in-149 monthly exposure figure offers context: while it is not a daily risk, it is a reminder that crime remains a part of daily life in this area, even at a lower rate than the UK average.