Gillingham Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Gillingham (Dorset) recorded a crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents in April 2024, placing it 49.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relatively low-risk profile, a characteristic consistent with its status as a built-up area within a rural county. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (22.7% of total incidents), anti-social behaviour (22.7%), and criminal damage and arson (18.2%). While violence and sexual offences in Gillingham were 65% below the UK average, criminal damage and arson were 19% above, a figure that may reflect local factors such as property maintenance challenges or seasonal activities. The spring weather and Easter period likely influenced patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially contributing to anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. However, the overall low rate suggests that Gillingham’s community and infrastructure may effectively mitigate crime, though the 19% above-average rate for criminal damage and arson indicates areas for targeted focus. The interplay of seasonal dynamics and local characteristics—such as the area’s compact size and proximity to rural landscapes—likely shapes these patterns, though further data would be needed to confirm speculative links.

April 2024 saw a 200% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 1 to 3 incidents, a stark contrast to the 64.3% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 28 to 10. This shift may reflect seasonal changes, with warmer weather reducing indoor disputes but increasing vehicle-related activity. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 42.9%, climbing from 7 to 10 cases, suggesting a possible link to Easter-related gatherings or increased public spaces usage. Violence and sexual offences in Gillingham were 65% below the UK average, while shoplifting was 40% below, indicating local factors may mitigate certain crime types. For residents, the sharp rise in vehicle crime highlights a specific risk, tied to local infrastructure or temporary vehicle movements during the Easter period.

In April 2024, Gillingham (Dorset) recorded a crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents, a 32.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.7 per 1,000. This decline suggests a shift in local patterns, though seasonal factors like Easter and spring weather may have influenced activity. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the built-up area’s unique dynamics. When scaled to the population of 11,325, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 257 residents. This statistic contextualises risk in relatable terms: for every 257 people in Gillingham, one crime was recorded in April. While the area’s crime rate remains well below the UK average, the month-on-month drop raises questions about transient factors, such as temporary changes in community engagement or local events affecting crime reporting.