Tenterden Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tenterden's July 2024 crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents marks a sustained improvement over the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, reflecting a 15.5% reduction in overall crime. This performance aligns with the area's character as a relatively low-density built-up area within Ashford, where community policing initiatives and limited commercial activity may contribute to lower crime rates. The most prevalent crime type in July was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.1% of all reported incidents. This category, while slightly above the UK average (2.9 per 1,000), is lower than the national rate for similar areas with higher population densities. Anti-social behaviour followed at 17.7% of total crimes, with a 10% deficit compared to the UK average. These patterns are consistent with seasonal factors: July's peak tourism and festival season likely increased public interactions in open spaces, potentially contributing to the rise in public order offences (9.8% of total crimes). The lower-than-average rates for vehicle crime (78% below UK average) and shoplifting (12% below UK average) suggest that Tenterden's smaller retail footprint and reduced commuter traffic may limit opportunities for these types of crime. However, the 5% above-average rate for violence and sexual offences highlights areas for targeted intervention, particularly during the summer months when increased social activity may heighten risk factors.

July 2024 saw significant decreases in vehicle crime (-66.7%) and other theft (-33.3%) compared to June, reflecting improved security measures at local car parks and reduced retail activity during school holidays. Public order offences surged by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents), a stark contrast to the 12% UK average for this category. This spike aligns with Tenterden's seasonal context: the month included local festivals and events that likely increased crowd density in public spaces. Theft from the person also doubled (100% increase), suggesting heightened vulnerability during evening events. While violent crimes remained the largest category (43.1% of total), their rate (3.0 per 1,000) was only 5% above the UK average, indicating effective community policing despite the summer influx. Conversely, 'other crime' (5.9% of total) rose 50% month-on-month, surpassing the UK average by 135%—a figure that warrants closer scrutiny given the lack of specific categorisation. Residents may find the 78% reduction in vehicle crime particularly reassuring, as this category typically accounts for a larger share of crime in commuter-focused areas.

Tenterden's July 2024 crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents represents a 4.1% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.8 per 1,000, yet remains 15.5% below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 142 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average for comparable areas. On a daily basis, Tenterden experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in July, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area's relatively small population of 7,226 residents. This daily context provides residents with a tangible sense of risk: the probability of being directly affected by crime in any given day is approximately 0.027%, significantly lower than the UK average. The month-on-month increase, though statistically significant, is tempered by the area's overall performance against national benchmarks. For a community of this size, the 51 reported crimes in July equate to a manageable volume, suggesting that local policing strategies and community engagement efforts have maintained effective control over crime trends despite the seasonal challenges of increased public activity.