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Crime in Hawkhurst

Hawkhurst had 49 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 39.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 17 Tunbridge Wells areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Tunbridge Wells area. Crime was down 17% on the three months before.

TN18, Tunbridge Wells · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Hawkhurst

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39.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 17Tunbridge Wells rank1st is the highest rate
-17%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common16 in 3 months

Month by month

19 Mar 20 Apr 20 May 13 Jun 20 Jul 16 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour1633%
violence1633%
criminal damage612%
theft48%
shoplifting48%
vehicle crime24%
burglary12%

Hawkhurst against Tunbridge Wells

TypeHawkhurst per 1,000Middle Tunbridge Wells areaChange
Violence12.815.7▼ 24%
Burglary0.81.4–
Vehicle crime1.62.2–
Anti-social behaviour12.87.2▲ 45%
Theft and robbery3.23.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hawkhurst39.2▼ 17%
Benenden24.3–
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 Hawkhurst a safe area?

Hawkhurst had about 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 17 Tunbridge Wells areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Hawkhurst?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (16), followed by violence (16) and criminal damage (6).