Total Crime Rate
22.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Andrews Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Paddock Wood , and the 90th lowest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around St Andrews Road (TN12 6HT) in the last 12 months was 22.1 per 1,000 residents and was 75.2% lower than the Paddock Wood average (89.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Andrews Road (TN12 6HT), the main crime hotspot is near Bowls Place. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Paddock Wood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Andrews Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Cedars | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Bowls Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Bowls Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bowls Place | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Bowls Place | Under investigation |
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