Princes vs Rural Tunbridge Wells

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Princes Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Rural Tunbridge Wells Kent Police

      Princes vs Rural Tunbridge Wells Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Princes
      Kent Police
      1,074 crimes / 12m
      ↑121% trend
      36.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      59/100
      Average
      Rural Tunbridge Wells
      Kent Police
      332 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Princes
      B Rural Tunbridge Wells
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,074
      332
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      486
      404
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑121%
      ↓17.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Princes
      B Rural Tunbridge Wells
      Violent Crime
      321 ↑54%
      104 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      161 ↑144%
      64 ↑31%
      Other Theft
      77 ↑221%
      31 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      67 ↑76%
      18 ↓53%
      Burglary
      28 ↑75%
      23 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      87 ↑142%
      31 ↓18%
      Drugs
      44 ↑214%
      10 ↑43%
      Public Order
      54 ↑286%
      12 ↓8%
      Robbery
      18 ↑350%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      147 ↑320%
      22 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑250%
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      41 ↑95%
      14 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rural Tunbridge Wells is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Princes safer than Rural Tunbridge Wells?

      Princes has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,074 crimes in the last 12 months. Rural Tunbridge Wells has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 332 crimes. Rural Tunbridge Wells scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Princes vs Rural Tunbridge Wells?

      Princes shows a year-on-year crime trend of +121% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rural Tunbridge Wells shows -17.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Princes and Rural Tunbridge Wells?

      In Princes, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (321 incidents). In Rural Tunbridge Wells, it is Violent Crime (104 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Princes and Rural Tunbridge Wells?

      Princes recorded 161 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rural Tunbridge Wells recorded 64. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Princes vs Rural Tunbridge Wells?

      Violent crime in Princes totalled 321 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 104 in Rural Tunbridge Wells. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Princes and Rural Tunbridge Wells in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Princes recorded 486 crimes (now 1,074, a change of +121%). Rural Tunbridge Wells recorded 404 crimes previously (now 332, -17.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Princes and Rural Tunbridge Wells?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Princes has a resolution rate of 36.5% and Rural Tunbridge Wells has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Princes and Rural Tunbridge Wells?

      Princes falls within the Kent Police boundary. Rural Tunbridge Wells is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Princes and Rural Tunbridge Wells?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Princes or Rural Tunbridge Wells on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Princes and Rural Tunbridge Wells. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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