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Crime in Pembury

Pembury had 104 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 71.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 17 Tunbridge Wells areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 83% above the middle Tunbridge Wells area. Crime was down 10% on the three months before.

TN2, Tunbridge Wells · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Pembury

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71.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 17Tunbridge Wells rank1st is the highest rate
-10%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common50 in 3 months

Month by month

50 Mar 30 Apr 35 May 27 Jun 47 Jul 30 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5048%
anti-social behaviour2322%
public order99%
criminal damage66%
theft55%
burglary44%
vehicle crime22%
shoplifting22%

Pembury against Tunbridge Wells

TypePembury per 1,000Middle Tunbridge Wells areaChange
Violence34.615.7▼ 14%
Burglary2.81.4–
Vehicle crime1.42.2–
Anti-social behaviour15.97.2▲ 15%
Theft and robbery3.53.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Royal Tunbridge Wells80.2▲ 20%
Pembury71.9▼ 10%
Southborough56.5▲ 12%
Five Oak Green28.9▼ 19%
Capel8.5–
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 Pembury a safe area?

Pembury had about 71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 17 Tunbridge Wells areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Pembury?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (50), followed by anti-social behaviour (23) and public order (9).