Total Crime Rate
65.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
32.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Clayhill area has the 7th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Rural Tunbridge Wells , and the 104th highest crime rate of 352 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Clayhill (TN17 1BE) in the last 12 months was 65.6 per 1,000 residents and was 77.5% higher than the Rural Tunbridge Wells average (37.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 32.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Clayhill (TN17 1BE), the main crime hotspot is near Lurkins Rise. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Lurkins Rise | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Bedgebury Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | High Ridge | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | High Ridge | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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