Total Crime Rate
12.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Tilsden Lane area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden , and the 40th 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 Tilsden Lane (TN17 3PH) in the last 12 months was 12.7 per 1,000 residents and was 83.2% lower than the Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden average (75.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Tilsden Lane (TN17 3PH), the main crime hotspot is near Tilsden Lane, with 1 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Tilsden Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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