Tenterden Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tenterden's crime rate in March 2025 stood at 7.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 7.7% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This figure reflects a shift in the local crime profile, with violent crimes accounting for 42.3% of all incidents—marking the largest single category. Shoplifting and criminal damage followed closely, contributing 13.5% and 9.6% respectively. The seasonal transition to spring, accompanied by longer evenings and the clocks changing, may have influenced these patterns. While violent crime remains the dominant category, the distribution of offences suggests a mix of local dynamics, including potential pressures from retail environments and community interactions. The area's built-up character within Ashford, combined with its rural surroundings, likely shapes the balance between property and violent crime. The rate of anti-social behaviour in Tenterden was 52% below the UK average, indicating a relatively lower prevalence of such incidents compared to national trends. This could be attributed to community cohesion or local policing strategies. However, causal links, and further analysis would be required to fully understand these trends.

March 2025 saw dramatic increases in three categories: public order offences (100% rise from 0 to 3), drugs-related crimes (100% rise from 0 to 4), and burglary (100% rise from 0 to 1). These jumps mark the most significant month-on-month swings, though the small base figures for these categories mean the absolute numbers remain low. The surge in public order offences may be linked to the transition to spring, with increased social activity in public spaces as evenings lengthen. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 20%, from 5 to 4 incidents—a modest but notable decline. Tenterden's violent crime rate (3.0 per 1,000) was 10% above the UK average for this category, while shoplifting (1.0 per 1,000) was 47% above the national average. This suggests that retail environments in the area may be experiencing particular pressures. For residents, the 100% increase in drugs-related crimes may raise concerns, as this category was previously absent in February's data. Local authorities may need to monitor this trend closely.

Tenterden's crime rate in March 2025 (7.2 per 1,000) represents a 48.8% increase compared to February's rate of 4.8 per 1,000. This upward shift, while significant, still places the area below the UK average. On a daily basis, Tenterden recorded roughly 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period—a figure that, while low, may feel more pronounced to residents given the recent spikes in certain categories. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 139 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is arguably more meaningful to individuals than daily statistics, which can sometimes obscure broader trends. With a population of 7,226, the absolute number of crimes (52) appears modest, but the concentration of certain offences—particularly the tripling of public order incidents—may signal localized pressures. This rate is lower than the UK average for anti-social behaviour and burglary, suggesting that Tenterden's built-up area within Ashford may benefit from stronger community policing or environmental factors that deter property crime. However, the surge in drugs-related offences highlights a vulnerability that deserves closer attention.