Tenterden Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tenterden’s crime rate in January 2024 (7.5 per 1,000 residents) sits 1.4% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a narrow but notable divergence. This small built-up area within Ashford exhibits a distinct crime profile shaped by seasonal patterns and local demographics. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 42.6% of all reported incidents (23 cases), significantly outpacing the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (23% above). This spike in violent crime may partly explain the area’s slight elevation above the national figure. Other theft (11.1% of total crimes) also exceeds the UK average by 40%, suggesting heightened activity in non-violent property-related offences. Anti-social behaviour, however, falls 29% below the UK rate, potentially reflecting the community’s smaller size and tighter social networks. Seasonal context points to January’s post-holiday lull, with reduced retail footfall and shorter days likely contributing to lower outdoor crime rates. The balance between property and violent crime is skewed, with 42.6% of incidents falling into the latter category—unusual for a non-urban area. This mix may indicate a combination of local tensions and transient factors, though further data would be needed to confirm. The overall rate, while modest, underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk categories without overgeneralising about the area’s safety profile.

January 2024 saw stark shifts in crime patterns, with other theft jumping 200% (from 2 to 6 cases) and burglary rising 100% (from 0 to 5). These increases contrast sharply with a 40% drop in shoplifting (from 5 to 3), possibly linked to post-holiday retail activity waning. Violence and sexual offences remained high, at 23% above the UK average, raising questions about local factors such as community dynamics or underreported incidents. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell 29% below the UK rate, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement. For residents, the sharp rise in burglary—a category typically low in small towns—may signal new risks, particularly for those with unsecured properties. The data also highlights an anomaly in drug-related crime, which surged 100% (from 0 to 1), though such a small increase may be statistically insignificant without further context. These fluctuations underscore the need for granular analysis rather than broad assumptions about Tenterden’s crime environment.

Tenterden’s crime rate in January 2024 (7.5 per 1,000) marks a 50% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.0 per 1,000, a significant jump that warrants attention. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while manageable, reflects the month’s elevated activity. When scaled to the population of 7,226, this translates to one reported crime for every 134 residents over the course of January—a monthly exposure rate that is comparable to other small towns but higher than the UK average when adjusted for the 1.4% discrepancy. This comparison is particularly instructive for residents: while the daily crime count may not seem alarming, the month-on-month surge suggests a potential shift in local conditions. The population context also reveals that Tenterden’s rate, though slightly above the UK average, remains within a range typical for its size and character. For example, larger urban areas often see higher rates, but the 7.5 figure is consistent with other small built-up areas in rural Kent. This relative stability—despite the sharp monthly increase—suggests that the area’s crime profile is not uniquely high but rather subject to periodic fluctuations.