Crime Rates at Merrion Close, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9JJ

Merrion Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in High Brooms , and the 111th 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 Merrion Close (TN4 9JJ) in the last 12 months was 24.9 per 1,000 residents and was 68.0% 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 3 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 Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -57.1% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Merrion Close (TN4 9JJ), the main crime hotspot is near St Michael'S Road. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.