Tenterden Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tenterden’s crime rate in September 2025 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 25.7% below the UK average of 7.4. This figure translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime per 1,000 people, a rate that may feel more abstract than tangible to residents. The area’s crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences, accounting for 30% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.5%) and criminal damage and arson (12.5%). These patterns align with Tenterden’s character as a small built-up area within Ashford, where seasonal transitions—such as the return to school and university freshers—may influence crime dynamics. For example, the lower-than-average rate of shoplifting (84% below UK levels) could reflect fewer tourists in September compared to peak summer months, while the higher incidence of anti-social behaviour (11% above UK rates) may be linked to transient student populations. The seasonal context of September—nights drawing in and the academic calendar resetting—likely plays a role in these trends. The overall crime rate, while low, suggests a community that remains vigilant against emerging challenges, such as the sharp rise in drug-related offences, which require ongoing attention.

September 2025 marked a stark contrast in crime trends, with drug-related offences surging by 200% compared to the previous month, rising from one to three incidents. This jump, while small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened activity tied to the start of the academic year or changes in local enforcement priorities. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 47.1%, from 17 to 9 incidents, potentially linked to the return of students to structured environments. Shoplifting also declined sharply by 50%, from two to one incident, a trend consistent with lower tourist numbers in the post-summer period. Violent crimes, though remaining the most common category at 30% of total incidents, were 34% below the UK average, illustrating Tenterden’s safer profile in this area. The rise in bicycle theft by 100%—from zero to one incident—may indicate a growing need for targeted prevention measures in local transport hubs.

Tenterden's crime rate in September 2025 fell by 25.8% compared to the previous month, declining from 7.5 to 5.5 per 1,000 residents. This downward trend suggests a sustained period of relative safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than aggregate statistics. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 181 residents, a ratio that contextualises the scale of risk in everyday terms. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, reflecting both the area’s smaller population and its historically lower crime rates. The decline in anti-social behaviour by 47.1% and shoplifting by 50% may indicate seasonal factors, such as the start of the academic year reducing transient populations that often contribute to such offences. However, the increase in drug-related crimes by 200% warrants attention, as it could signal shifting patterns in local policing or community dynamics.