Tenterden Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour dominated Tenterden’s crime profile in April 2025, accounting for 39.3% of all reported incidents—a stark contrast to the UK average, where such behaviour constitutes only 13% of the national total. With a crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents, Tenterden’s overall figure is 49.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a generally safer environment. The area’s crime profile is shaped by its character as a smaller, possibly rural or semi-rural built-up area within Ashford, where community dynamics and local policing likely play a role in maintaining lower crime levels. The top three crime categories—anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences, and criminal damage and arson—suggest a focus on interpersonal conflicts and property-related issues. April’s seasonal context, with its Easter period and spring weather, may have influenced outdoor activity, contributing to the rise in anti-social behaviour. However, the significant drop in shoplifting and other theft, both below UK averages, indicates that retail and personal safety concerns are currently subdued. The balance between property crimes (32%) and violent crimes (21.4%) suggests a mixed landscape, though the dominance of anti-social behaviour highlights a unique challenge for local authorities. This pattern may be consistent with areas where community cohesion is strong but occasional tensions arise, requiring targeted interventions to address the root causes of anti-social conduct.

April 2025 saw a dramatic 175% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 4 to 11 incidents—a stark contrast to the 72.7% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 22 to 6. This shift suggests a possible reallocation of resources or community focus, though no direct causal link is evident. Vehicle crime also doubled from 0 to 2, an unusual spike that may reflect seasonal changes or specific local factors. Meanwhile, shoplifting plummeted by 85.7% (from 7 to 1), and other theft dropped 80% (from 5 to 1), potentially linked to Easter-related retail activity or seasonal adjustments in policing. Anti-social behaviour’s rate of 1.5 per 1,000—13% above the UK average—highlights a local challenge, while violence and sexual offences remain 69% below the national average. For residents, the 80% reduction in other theft offers reassurance, though the rise in anti-social behaviour warrants scrutiny.

Tenterden's crime rate in April 2025 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 46.3% decline from the previous month’s rate of 7.2 per 1,000. This reduction underscores a marked improvement in local safety, though the daily crime count remains at one incident per day on average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 258 residents, reflecting a low level of monthly exposure compared to larger urban areas. With a population of 7,226, the area’s smaller size likely contributes to the manageable crime figures, as community policing and local engagement may play a role in mitigating incidents. The decrease in violent crimes—particularly the 72.7% drop in violence and sexual offences—contrasts sharply with the 175% surge in anti-social behaviour, suggesting shifting patterns in local challenges. These figures, when viewed against the UK average, highlight Tenterden’s relative safety, with its overall rate 49.4% below the national average. However, the rise in anti-social behaviour, now 13% above the UK average for that category, indicates a specific area requiring attention.