Tenterden Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 marked a continuation of Tenterden’s trend toward lower crime rates, with an overall rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents—12.9% below the UK average. This figure, while modest, reflects a broader pattern of stability and decline, particularly in the most common crime categories. Violence and sexual offences, the leading category, saw a 30.4% month-on-month decrease, dropping from 23 to 16 incidents. This reduction may be partly attributed to seasonal factors, including shorter daylight hours and the holiday season, which often see increased community cohesion and reduced opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour, however, remained 18% above the UK average at 1.1 per 1,000, highlighting ongoing challenges in managing disruptive conduct in the area. The crime mix also showed a shift: while property crimes accounted for 34% of the total (15 incidents), violent crimes made up 36.4% (16 incidents), indicating a more balanced distribution between property and personal safety concerns. This balance contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes tend to dominate. Seasonal context further complicates the picture: December’s dark evenings and holiday-related absences may have influenced crime patterns, with shoplifting and burglary rates showing slight increases. However, these rises were offset by steep declines in other categories, such as public order offences, which fell by 50% and were 77% below the UK average. The overall data suggests that while Tenterden is not immune to localised spikes in specific crime types, the area remains significantly safer than the national average, with its crime profile shaped by both demographic and seasonal factors.

December 2025 saw a significant 30.4% decrease in violence and sexual offences, the most common crime category, dropping from 23 to 16 incidents. This decline aligns with seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and holiday-related community activities that may reduce opportunities for such crimes. Conversely, burglary increased by 100%, with two incidents reported—a sharp rise from one in November. This spike could reflect heightened vulnerability during the festive season, when homes may be unoccupied or poorly secured. Drug-related offences also doubled, with one incident recorded, a notable shift that may indicate changing patterns in local illicit activity. Anti-social behaviour remained 18% above the UK average at 1.1 per 1,000, suggesting persistent challenges in managing community conduct despite the overall downward trend in crime. For residents, the drop in violence and sexual offences offers a concrete reassurance, particularly during a time when local safety is often a concern.

Tenterden's crime rate in December 2025 fell to 6.1 per 1,000 residents, a 22.8% drop from the previous month’s rate of 7.9. This decline places the area 12.9% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, marking a sustained period of relative safety. Over 31 days, the area saw an average of one crime reported per day, reflecting a low but consistent level of activity. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 164 residents over the course of the month, a figure that underscores the area’s comparatively low exposure to crime. While this daily rate is a local metric, it provides residents with a tangible sense of risk, particularly during the holiday season when community vigilance may be heightened. The population context further illustrates that, despite the 44 total crimes recorded, the overall impact on residents remains proportionally minimal, aligning with broader trends observed in similar built-up areas within Ashford.