Tenterden Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tenterden’s crime profile in June 2025 reveals a stark contrast to the UK average, with an overall rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents—42% below the national figure of 8.1 per 1,000. This discrepancy is particularly pronounced in the category of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47.1% of all crimes in the area. Despite being the most common category, these incidents were 23% below the UK average, a finding that may reflect the town’s character as a small built-up area with limited nightlife or public spaces that typically correlate with higher rates of violent crime. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 14.7% of reported crimes, though it too was 51% below the UK rate. This pattern is consistent with Tenterden’s likely demographic profile as a low-density, possibly rural-adjacent community where social interactions are more contained. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role: with June marking the start of summer and longer days, the area may experience shifts in activity patterns, though the overall low crime rate suggests that these changes have not significantly increased criminal opportunities. The breakdown of crimes further highlights the dominance of property-related offences, which together with violent crimes accounted for 88.2% of all incidents, though the proportion of violent crime (47.1%) was higher than the UK average of 23% for this category. This suggests a unique local dynamic where interpersonal conflicts or other factors contribute to the crime mix, even as the area remains safer than the national average. The absence of significant spikes in categories like theft from the person or vehicle crime—both of which were 73% and 63% below the UK average, respectively—further reinforces the idea that Tenterden’s crime profile is shaped by its specific geographic and social context, rather than broader national trends.

June 2025 saw a dramatic 300% increase in shoplifting, rising from one incident to four. This surge, while modest in absolute terms, signals a shift in retail-related crime patterns that may reflect seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during the start of summer. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 150%, with incidents climbing from two to five, a trend that could be linked to the extended daylight hours typical of June. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 33.3%, from 24 to 16, a drop that may indicate the effectiveness of recent community initiatives or changes in local demographics. Vehicle crime—typically a concern in areas with high commuter traffic—rose by 100% (from zero to one incident), suggesting a rare occurrence that could be tied to temporary increases in vehicle presence or specific local events.

Tenterden’s crime rate in June 2025 dropped to 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a 12.8% decrease from the previous month’s 5.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during summer months, though seasonal factors alone may not fully explain the shift. On a daily basis, the town recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the sparse nature of reported incidents in a small built-up area. Monthly exposure calculations reveal that over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 213 residents—a statistic that, when contextualised against the town’s population of 7,226, underscores the relatively low frequency of crime. This contrast with the UK average highlights Tenterden’s unique position as a community where crime remains uncommon, though localised factors such as seasonal tourism or changes in community activity could influence these figures.