Rural Tunbridge Wells vs The Meads

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Rural Tunbridge Wells Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      29/100
      The Meads Kent Police

      Rural Tunbridge Wells vs The Meads Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Rural Tunbridge Wells
      Kent Police
      332 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      29/100
      Below Average
      The Meads
      Kent Police
      559 crimes / 12m
      ↑93.4% trend
      30.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rural Tunbridge Wells
      B The Meads
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      29/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      332
      559
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      404
      289
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.8%
      ↑93.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      30.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rural Tunbridge Wells
      B The Meads
      Violent Crime
      104 ↓22%
      226 ↑75%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      64 ↑31%
      100 ↑67%
      Other Theft
      31 ↓21%
      31 ↑210%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓53%
      21 ↑110%
      Burglary
      23 ↓38%
      15 ↑650%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↓18%
      46 ↑84%
      Drugs
      10 ↑43%
      16 ↓16%
      Public Order
      12 ↓8%
      19 ↑90%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      5
      Shoplifting
      22 ↓8%
      49 ↑390%
      Theft from Person
      1
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓60%
      10 ↑233%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓13%
      17 ↑89%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rural Tunbridge Wells is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 29/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rural Tunbridge Wells safer than The Meads?

      Rural Tunbridge Wells has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 332 crimes in the last 12 months. The Meads has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 559 crimes. Rural Tunbridge Wells scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rural Tunbridge Wells vs The Meads?

      Rural Tunbridge Wells shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. The Meads shows +93.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Rural Tunbridge Wells, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (104 incidents). In The Meads, it is Violent Crime (226 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Rural Tunbridge Wells recorded 64 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while The Meads recorded 100. 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 Rural Tunbridge Wells vs The Meads?

      Violent crime in Rural Tunbridge Wells totalled 104 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 226 in The Meads. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rural Tunbridge Wells recorded 404 crimes (now 332, a change of -17.8%). The Meads recorded 289 crimes previously (now 559, +93.4%).

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

      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. Rural Tunbridge Wells has a resolution rate of 0% and The Meads has 30.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rural Tunbridge Wells and The Meads?

      Rural Tunbridge Wells falls within the Kent Police boundary. The Meads 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 Rural Tunbridge Wells and The Meads?

      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 Rural Tunbridge Wells or The Meads on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.