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Crime in Cranbrook

Cranbrook had 131 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 99.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 17 Tunbridge Wells areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 155% above the middle Tunbridge Wells area. Crime was down 13% on the three months before.

TN17, Tunbridge Wells · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Cranbrook

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99.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 17Tunbridge Wells rank1st is the highest rate
-13%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common42 in 3 months

Month by month

45 Mar 45 Apr 60 May 54 Jun 37 Jul 40 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Cranbrook. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4232%
shoplifting3728%
anti-social behaviour2116%
criminal damage97%
theft97%
drugs32%
vehicle crime32%
burglary22%

Cranbrook against Tunbridge Wells

TypeCranbrook per 1,000Middle Tunbridge Wells areaChange
Violence3215.7▲ 62%
Burglary1.51.4–
Vehicle crime2.32.2▼ 73%
Anti-social behaviour167.2▼ 38%
Theft and robbery8.43.5▼ 31%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Cranbrook99.8▼ 13%
Staplehurst73.5▼ 14%
Goudhurst52.8▲ 16%
Hawkhurst39.2▼ 17%
Benenden24.3–
Sissinghurst22.30%
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 Cranbrook a safe area?

Cranbrook had about 99.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 17 Tunbridge Wells areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Cranbrook?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (42), followed by shoplifting (37) and anti-social behaviour (21).