Tenterden Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tenterden's June 2024 crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents places it 17.1% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This marks the area's lowest recorded rate since comparable statistics began, with violent crime driving the overall figure. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.9% of all crimes, a rate of 3.0 per 1,000 — 9% above the UK average for this category. The dominance of violent crime contrasts with the UK-wide trend where property crimes typically dominate. Anti-social behaviour (16.3% of total crimes) and other theft (6.1%) followed as the second and third most common categories. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer — may partly explain the spike in violent offences, as longer daylight hours and increased foot traffic in public spaces could contribute to higher incidence of such crimes. While the area's built-up character within Ashford likely means a mix of residential and commercial activity, the relative absence of property crime compared to the UK average suggests effective local policing or environmental factors such as well-lit public spaces. The data also shows a notable divergence in crime patterns, with violent crime far outpacing property crime, a trend that may reflect Tenterden's unique demographic or geographic profile compared to broader UK trends.

June 2024 saw a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 4 to 8 incidents — the largest month-on-month jump in any category. Violence and sexual offences also surged by 57.1%, with 22 reported cases compared to 14 in May, marking the most significant single-category increase. This rise in violent crime pushed Tenterden's overall rate above the UK average for this specific category, despite the area's overall rate remaining below the national benchmark. Conversely, public order offences fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), and vehicle crime dropped 40% (from 5 to 3), possibly linked to seasonal changes in local activity patterns. The 17.1% gap between Tenterden's 6.8 per 1,000 rate and the UK average is particularly striking given the 57.1% increase in violent crime — this suggests that other categories, property crime, are significantly under the UK average. For instance, shoplifting and criminal damage both remain below UK rates by 3% and 2% respectively. Residents might find the 8.2% of total crimes classified as 'other crime' — a category that rose 100% from 0 to 2 cases — particularly noteworthy, as it highlights the need for further categorisation of this ambiguous category.

Tenterden's crime rate rose 16.7% in June 2024 compared to May's 5.8 per 1,000, marking the first increase in the current statistical period. This translates to roughly 2 crimes per day on average — a figure that, while modest, reflects the area's relatively low overall rate compared to the UK average. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 147 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is 17.1% below the UK average. This figure is particularly meaningful for local residents, as it provides a tangible sense of how often crime might occur in their daily lives. The population context further underscores the significance of these numbers: with 7,226 residents, even a small increase in crime can have a noticeable impact on community perception. While the 16.7% rise from May to June may seem concerning, the overall rate remains well below the UK average, suggesting that Tenterden's crime profile continues to differ from national patterns. The combination of a 57.1% increase in violent crime and a 16.7% overall rate rise highlights the need for targeted analysis of this category, which may reflect seasonal factors such as the start of summer and increased social activity in public spaces.