Aylesham Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

December 2024 marked a dramatic shift in Aylesham’s crime profile, with burglary plummeting by 71.4% compared to November, the most significant month-on-month swing observed. The area’s overall crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents placed it 59.2% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national figure of 7.1 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 68.2% of all incidents, followed by shoplifting and burglary. This pattern aligns with the seasonal context of December, a month marked by Christmas shopping, extended dark evenings, and the temporary absence of residents during holiday travel. The sharp decline in burglary may reflect the reduced presence of households during the festive season. Conversely, the high proportion of violent crimes could be influenced by the increased foot traffic in retail areas during the holiday period, though this is not explicitly confirmed by the data. Aylesham’s low crime rate compared to the UK average suggests a combination of effective local policing, community engagement, or geographic factors such as its compact built-up area within Dover, which may limit opportunities for certain types of crime.

The most striking change in December 2024 was the 71.4% drop in burglary, falling from seven incidents in November to just two. This decline, while significant, contrasts with the 66.7% reductions in shoplifting and criminal damage and arson, which also saw marked decreases. The crime mix shifted sharply toward violent offences, which accounted for 68.2% of all incidents, a proportion higher than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000, 22% below Aylesham’s rate). Violent crimes in Aylesham occurred at a rate of 2.0 per 1,000, 22% below the UK average, a figure that suggests local factors such as community cohesion or targeted policing may be contributing. For residents, the most immediately relevant statistic is the 59.2% gap between Aylesham’s crime rate and the UK average, which places the area in a relatively safe position nationally. However, the dominance of violent offences raises questions about localized pressures. The absence of property crimes like vehicle theft or vandalism further underscores the area’s unique crime dynamics, which may be influenced by its proximity to Dover’s urban infrastructure.

Aylesham’s crime rate in December 2024 (2.9 per 1,000) represents a 51.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.9 per 1,000, a decline that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 346 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure, while low, provides context for residents: over 31 days, the area experienced an average of one crime per day. When scaled to the population of 7,622, this equates to a 0.038% chance of an individual being directly affected by crime in December. Comparing this to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, Aylesham’s performance is markedly better, though the comparison is not without nuance. The area’s built-up nature within Dover likely limits the scope for certain crimes, such as rural burglary or vehicle-related offences, which are more common in less densely populated regions. However, the high proportion of violent crimes in Aylesham suggests that local dynamics—such as the concentration of retail and service sectors—may play a role in shaping the crime profile. whether these factors are the primary drivers, but they are consistent with the observed patterns.