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Crime in Capel

Capel had 8 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 13.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 17 Tunbridge Wells areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 70% below the middle Tunbridge Wells area.

TN12, Tunbridge Wells · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Capel

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13.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
15 of 17Tunbridge Wells rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
violencemost common4 in 3 months

Month by month

2 May 1 Jun 3 Jul 1 Aug 4 Sep

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Capel. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence450%
theft225%
criminal damage113%
anti-social behaviour113%

Capel against Tunbridge Wells

TypeCapel per 1,000Middle Tunbridge Wells areaChange
Violence6.817–
Burglary01.7–
Vehicle crime02.8–
Anti-social behaviour1.77.3–
Theft and robbery3.44.8–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Paddock Wood124▲ 9%
Tonbridge87.8▼ 5%
Pembury76.8▲ 21%
Five Oak Green35.7▲ 17%
Capel13.6–
Brenchley12.9–
See every Tunbridge Wells area ranked on the crime in Tunbridge Wells page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Capel a safe area?

Capel had about 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 15 of 17 Tunbridge Wells areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Capel?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (4), followed by theft (2) and criminal damage (1).