Total Crime Rate
7.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Stream Lane area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden , and the 16th 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 Stream Lane (TN18 4RF) in the last 12 months was 7.5 per 1,000 residents and was 83.9% lower than the Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden average (46.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
In the area around Stream Lane (TN18 4RF), the main crime hotspot is near Stream Lane, with 1 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Stream Lane | Under investigation |
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