Total Crime Rate
16.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ockley Lane area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden , and the 61st 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 Ockley Lane (TN18 5EX) in the last 12 months was 16.9 per 1,000 residents and was 63.7% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -71.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 5.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ockley Lane (TN18 5EX), the main crime hotspot is near Gunther Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Gunther Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
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