Southborough Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Southborough's crime profile in November 2025 reflects a combination of seasonal activity and local characteristics. With a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents, the built-up area within Tunbridge Wells remains 45.2% below the UK average, a position that has persisted despite the 16.7% monthly increase from October. The most prevalent crime category, violence and sexual offences, accounts for 40.5% of all incidents, though this rate remains 38% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour follows at 16.7%, also significantly lower than national figures, suggesting a community that may benefit from strong local engagement initiatives. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended darkness—appears to influence crime patterns, with property crimes comprising 23.8% of total incidents. This contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. The built-up nature of Southborough, with its mix of residential and retail areas, likely contributes to a crime profile that balances local activity with broader regional trends. While the increase in drug-related crimes may be linked to increased foot traffic during shopping events, the overall low crime rate suggests that the area's characteristics, including potential community cohesion, may mitigate more severe outcomes. This pattern aligns with Southborough's historical position as a relatively safe built-up area within a commuter town, where crime prevention efforts may be more effective due to proximity to larger policing resources.

The most dramatic month-on-month change occurred in drug-related crimes, which jumped 200% from one incident in October to three in November. This surge, while still below the UK average by 11%, may be linked to seasonal factors such as Black Friday shopping activity. Concurrently, other theft and vehicle crime both doubled from October levels, reflecting potential increases in opportunistic activity during darker evenings. Violent crimes, though remaining the most common category at 40.5% of total incidents, are 38% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour, at 16.7% of total crimes, is also lower than the UK rate. The 50% drop in 'other crime' from two to one incident in November highlights the variability in less common categories. These shifts underscore the dynamic nature of Southborough's crime profile, shaped by both local context and seasonal rhythms.

Southborough's crime rate in November 2025 rose to 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 16.7% increase from October's 3.4. This translates to roughly one reported crime per day across the built-up area, a figure that may reflect seasonal activity patterns. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 251 residents, a rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average. When scaled to the area's population of 10,560, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to experience crime directly. The shift in monthly exposure contrasts with October's figures, though the overall trajectory remains consistent with Southborough's historically low crime profile. The built-up nature of the area, with its mix of retail and residential zones, may contribute to a crime picture that balances local activity with broader regional trends.