Total Crime Rate
36.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Redleaf Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in High Brooms , and the 162nd 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 Redleaf Close (TN2 3UD) in the last 12 months was 36.4 per 1,000 residents and was 53.3% lower than the High Brooms average (77.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 25.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Redleaf Close (TN2 3UD), the main crime hotspot is near Sherwood Way. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In High Brooms| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parkwood Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sherwood Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Birken Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sherwood Way | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sherwood Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Birken Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Birken Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Blake Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Oast Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sherwood Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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