Aylesham Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Aylesham's crime rate in April 2024 remained significantly below the UK average, sitting at 3.9 per 1,000 residents—49.4% lower than the national figure of 7.7 per 1,000. This marked disparity underscores the area's relatively safe environment, which may be attributable to its small population and proximity to Dover's urban infrastructure. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50% of all reported incidents. This was followed by anti-social behaviour (16.7%) and shoplifting (10%), suggesting a balance between personal safety concerns and public order issues. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter celebrations and milder spring weather—may have influenced these patterns, with increased outdoor activity contributing to both the rise in shoplifting and the decline in anti-social behaviour. The lower rate of violence compared to the UK average (22% below) could indicate effective local policing or community initiatives. Meanwhile, the area's vehicle crime rate (0.4 per 1,000) was 15% below the UK average, a statistic that may reflect the limited number of vehicles in a built-up area or the presence of secure parking facilities. This combination of factors—low overall rates, specific category disparities, and seasonal influences—illustrates a community navigating crime trends with distinct characteristics compared to national averages.

The most significant shift in April 2024 was the 200% increase in shoplifting and vehicle crime, both rising from one to three incidents. This contrasted with the 28.6% decrease in anti-social behaviour, which dropped from seven to five reported cases. Violence and sexual offences also fell by 21.1%, from 19 to 15, marking a notable reduction in the most prevalent crime category. While shoplifting and vehicle crime now match UK averages, other crime saw a stark 100% increase, rising from one to two incidents—a category that was 87% above the UK average. This anomaly highlights the uneven nature of crime trends, with some categories showing marked improvement while others surged. The decrease in anti-social behaviour may reflect the influence of Easter-related community activities or seasonal shifts in public behaviour. Residents may find the 43% gap between Aylesham's anti-social behaviour rate and the UK average particularly noteworthy, indicating a strong local effort in managing disruptive incidents.

Aylesham's crime rate in April 2024 fell by 9.0% compared to March 2024, dropping from 4.3 to 3.9 per 1,000 residents. This continuation of a downward trend aligns with seasonal patterns typical of early spring, when outdoor activity may shift toward more structured routines. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the month, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 7,622. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 254 residents during the month—a statistic that contextualises the rarity of crime in Aylesham relative to its size. The monthly exposure figure, while not directly comparable to national averages due to the absence of UK-specific data, underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. This consistency with previous months suggests that local factors, such as community policing efforts or seasonal patterns, may be reinforcing the area's overall safety profile.