Safest Places to Live in Royal Tunbridge Wells 2026

Based on April 2026 Police data, Royal Tunbridge Wells (TN3) recorded the lowest crime rate in Royal Tunbridge Wells, with 78 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Royal Tunbridge Wells (TN1) recorded 226 crimes in the same period — 2.9x more than Royal Tunbridge Wells. The 4 postcode areas analysed in Royal Tunbridge Wells span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
Violence & sexual offences
78
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
195
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
202
crimes
4
Violence & sexual offences
226
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
Violence & sexual offences
226
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
202
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
195
crimes
4
Violence & sexual offences
78
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Royal Tunbridge Wells?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Royal Tunbridge Wells (TN3) is the safest area in Royal Tunbridge Wells, recording 78 crimes — 55% fewer than the average across the 4 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in Royal Tunbridge Wells?

Royal Tunbridge Wells (TN1) recorded the most crime in Royal Tunbridge Wells in April 2026, with 226 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.

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