Total Crime Rate
119.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
63.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Culpepers area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Rural Tunbridge Wells , and the 51st highest crime rate of 352 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Culpepers (TN17 1EA) in the last 12 months was 119.7 per 1,000 residents and was 224.0% 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 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 63.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Culpepers (TN17 1EA), 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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