Aylesham Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 7,622 residents, Aylesham recorded 35 crimes in July 2024, translating to a crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000—a figure 45.2% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This performance positions Aylesham as a relatively low-crime area, though the breakdown reveals a concentration of violent crime. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 54.3% of all incidents (19 cases), significantly below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 (12% deficit). Anti-social behaviour followed at 22.9% (8 cases), also well below the UK rate of 1.4 per 1,000 (24% deficit). The seasonal context of July—a peak summer month with schools out, festivals, and tourism—may contribute to the prominence of violent crime, as crowded public spaces and alcohol consumption during events could heighten tensions. However, the low property crime rate (7 total, including shoplifting and theft) contrasts with the UK’s higher property crime trends, suggesting that Aylesham’s built-up area within Dover may benefit from effective local policing or community engagement. The data also highlights a 76% gap between Aylesham’s theft from the person rate (0.3 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.2 per 1,000), a discrepancy that may reflect the area’s proximity to tourist hotspots or its unique demographic profile. While the overall rate remains low, the dominance of violent crime raises questions about the effectiveness of targeted strategies to address specific incidents during high-traffic periods.

July 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour incidents doubling from 4 to 8, and theft from the person rising from 0 to 2—a 100% increase. These changes may reflect the area’s summer dynamics, such as increased foot traffic during festivals or outdoor events. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 75% (4 to 1), possibly linked to heightened police presence or seasonal changes in retail activity. Theft from the person, though relatively low at 2 incidents, was 76% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, a figure that underscores local vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, aligning with the UK average’s 52% deficit for this category. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted interventions during peak tourism periods.

In July 2024, Aylesham recorded 35 crimes, a 9.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents. This translates to roughly one crime per day, a figure that may seem low but reflects the area’s relatively small population of 7,622. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 218 residents, a metric that contextualises the monthly exposure to crime for local residents. While the daily crime count remains stable, the shift in crime types—such as the doubling of anti-social behaviour incidents and the rise in theft from the person—suggests evolving patterns. These changes, though not statistically significant in isolation, warrant attention when viewed alongside seasonal factors like the peak of summer tourism and festivals. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Aylesham’s crime profile, while below the UK average, requires tailored local insights to address emerging trends.