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Crime in Paddock Wood

Paddock Wood had 232 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 113.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 17 Tunbridge Wells areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 190% above the middle Tunbridge Wells area. Crime was down 9% on the three months before.

TN12, Tunbridge Wells · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Paddock Wood

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113.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 17Tunbridge Wells rank1st is the highest rate
-9%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common79 in 3 months

Month by month

98 Mar 75 Apr 81 May 76 Jun 83 Jul 73 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7934%
anti-social behaviour3917%
shoplifting3716%
theft2712%
criminal damage177%
vehicle crime83%
burglary63%
drugs52%

Paddock Wood against Tunbridge Wells

TypePaddock Wood per 1,000Middle Tunbridge Wells areaChange
Violence38.715.7▲ 30%
Burglary2.91.4–
Vehicle crime3.92.2▼ 56%
Anti-social behaviour19.17.2▲ 8%
Theft and robbery14.73.5▲ 7%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Paddock Wood113.7▼ 9%
East Peckham55.4▲ 71%
Horsmonden54.2▲ 109%
Five Oak Green28.9▼ 19%
Capel8.5–
Brenchley6.5–
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 Paddock Wood a safe area?

Paddock Wood had about 113.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 17 Tunbridge Wells areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Paddock Wood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (79), followed by anti-social behaviour (39) and shoplifting (37).