Total Crime Rate
88.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Batts Bridge Road area has the 13th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Arlington , and the 61st highest crime rate of 493 local areas in Wealden .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Batts Bridge Road (TN22 2DU) in the last 12 months was 88.2 per 1,000 residents and was 116.3% higher than the Arlington average (40.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 125.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 36.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 13.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Batts Bridge Road (TN22 2DU), the main crime hotspot is near Michael Way. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Arlington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Queens Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Michael Way | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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