Total Crime Rate
19.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ridgeway area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Rural Tunbridge Wells , and the 77th lowest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ridgeway (TN2 4ES) in the last 12 months was 19.2 per 1,000 residents and was 48.7% lower than the Rural Tunbridge Wells average (37.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ridgeway (TN2 4ES), the main crime hotspot is near Highfield Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Rural Tunbridge Wells| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ridgeway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Amberleaze Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Amberleaze Drive | Under investigation |
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