Aylesham Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2023, Aylesham, a built-up area within Dover, recorded 32 crimes across a population of 7,622, translating to a crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 49.4% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s relatively low level of criminal activity. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 16 incidents (50% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and public order offences (2 incidents). These patterns align with the seasonal context of July—a peak summer month marked by school holidays, tourism, and festivals—which may have influenced both the volume and type of crimes reported. The high proportion of violent crimes could be consistent with increased social interactions in public spaces during the summer. Anti-social behaviour, while significantly lower than the UK average (72% below), showed a sharp 200% month-on-month increase, linked to heightened outdoor activity or transient populations. Property crimes, including shoplifting and vehicle crime, remained well below UK averages, reflecting the area’s limited retail density and lower foot traffic compared to larger urban centres. Overall, Aylesham’s crime profile illustrates a balance between seasonal fluctuations and the enduring safety of a smaller, built-up community within a coastal region.

July 2023 saw a dramatic 200% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from one to three incidents. Public order offences also doubled, and shoplifting emerged as a new category with two reports, marking a 100% increase from zero. These shifts contrast with a 66.7% drop in criminal damage and arson, which fell from six to two. Violent crimes, though remaining the most common category (16 incidents), were 24% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. For residents, the daily crime count of one per day offers a tangible benchmark for assessing local safety. The absence of any crime type exceeding the UK average—except for possession of weapons, which was 25% above—suggests that Aylesham’s crime profile remains largely aligned with national trends, albeit at a significantly lower intensity.

Aylesham's crime rate in July 2023 rose by 28.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.3 to 4.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, still places the area 49.4% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day in July, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 7,622. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 238 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively sparse nature of criminal activity in this built-up area. When contextualised against Dover’s broader coastal dynamics, Aylesham’s crime profile remains markedly safer than the national average, though the month-on-month rise may hint at seasonal fluctuations linked to summer tourism or local events. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the increase, the area’s crime rate remains far from alarming for residents, with each individual facing a statistically low risk of becoming a victim.