Aylesham Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Aylesham’s crime profile in March 2023 was defined by an unusually low rate of violence and sexual offences, which stood at 0.7 per 1,000 residents—74% below the UK average. This outlier category, contributing 35.7% of all reported crimes, contrasts sharply with the national trend, where such offences account for 2.7 per 1,000. The overall crime rate for the area was 1.8 per 1,000, a figure that is 76.3% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This stark divergence suggests a combination of factors, including Aylesham’s built-up character within Dover, which may benefit from lower population density and effective local policing. The top crime types were violence and sexual offences (5 incidents), followed by shoplifting (4 incidents). While shoplifting rates were 2% above the UK average, the overall pattern remains one of relative safety. Seasonal context may also play a role: as March transitions to spring, longer evenings and the clock change could influence crime patterns, though the low violence rate suggests that community dynamics or environmental factors may temper such trends. The area’s crime mix—dominated by property crimes (57%)—reflects a focus on non-violent offences, though the absence of significant spikes in any category indicates a stable, if low-level, crime environment.

March 2023 saw a notable shift in the crime mix, with property crimes accounting for 57% of total incidents compared to 35.7% for violent crimes. This balance suggests a continued focus on non-violent offences, though shoplifting—accounting for 28.6% of all crimes—remained a persistent issue. The rate of shoplifting in Aylesham (0.5 per 1,000) was 2% above the UK average, a small but statistically significant deviation. This could be attributed to the area’s proximity to retail hubs in Dover, though no direct causal link is established. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences, the second most common category, were 74% below the UK average (0.7 vs 2.7 per 1,000). This stark underperformance relative to national rates may reflect Aylesham’s lower population density or the presence of community-focused policing initiatives. Residents may find the daily crime count of 0 incidents particularly reassuring, though this figure is based on a small total of 14 crimes over 31 days.

Aylesham's crime rate in March 2023 remained exceptionally low, with just 14 crimes reported across a population of 7,622 residents. This translates to one reported crime for every 544 residents over the course of the month, a figure that underscores the area's overall safety compared to national averages. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of 0 crimes per day, a statistic that aligns with the broader pattern of low reported incidents in this built-up area within Dover. While such figures are inherently local and cannot be directly compared to UK-wide daily rates, they provide a clear snapshot of Aylesham’s monthly exposure to crime. When viewed through the lens of population density, the 1.8 crimes per 1,000 residents—76.3% below the UK average—highlight a stark contrast to national trends. This suggests that factors such as community cohesion, local policing strategies, or the area’s geographic and demographic characteristics may contribute to this sustained safety profile. However, the absence of a previous month’s rate for comparison means the trajectory of this low-crime pattern remains unquantified for this period.