Aylesham Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For someone living in Aylesham, the crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents in June 2024 translates to a relatively low risk of encountering crime in daily life. This figure is 48.8% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, placing Aylesham among the safer built-up areas in the country. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences (37.5% of all incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, and criminal damage, each accounting for 12.5% of total crimes. This distribution suggests a mix of personal safety concerns and community-level issues, with property crimes (13 incidents) slightly outnumbering violent crimes (12). The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and the beginning of the tourism season in coastal areas like Dover—may have influenced patterns, though the data shows a decrease in violence compared to the previous month. Longer daylight hours and increased foot traffic in public spaces could have contributed to a reduction in violent incidents, while the persistence of anti-social behaviour may reflect ongoing challenges in managing community interactions during peak tourist periods. However, the absence of a significant spike in property crimes during this time contrasts with typical summer trends in similar coastal towns, where shoplifting and vehicle crime often rise due to increased visitors. This suggests that local policing efforts or community engagement initiatives in Aylesham may have mitigated some seasonal risks, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.

June 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns within Aylesham. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 36.8% compared to May, dropping from 19 to 12 incidents. This decline aligns with the UK average for this category, which is 2.8 per 1,000 (42% below the national rate). Conversely, other theft rose sharply by 200%, increasing from one to three incidents, while anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime both doubled, rising from two to four and from zero to two respectively. These increases, though modest in absolute terms, highlight emerging vulnerabilities. For instance, the 200% rise in other theft may reflect a shift in criminal activity toward targeted property crimes, linked to seasonal changes in retail patterns or increased foot traffic in specific areas. Meanwhile, the doubling of anti-social behaviour incidents suggests challenges in managing community interactions during the summer months, exacerbated by the influx of tourists or changes in local routines. Vehicle crime, which had not occurred in May, now accounts for 6.3% of all crimes, a figure slightly below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This could indicate either a temporary spike or a localized issue, such as a specific parking area becoming a hotspot for theft. Residents might find the 37.5% share of violence and sexual offences particularly relevant, as this category remains the largest single contributor to the overall crime rate, despite the month-on-month decline. The contrast between the drop in violent crime and the rise in property-related offences underscores the combination of factors influencing Aylesham’s crime profile.

Aylesham’s crime rate in June 2024 (4.2 per 1,000 residents) represents an 18.0% decrease from May’s rate of 5.1 per 1,000, indicating a sustained period of relative safety compared to the previous month. On a daily basis, this translates to roughly one crime occurring for every 238 residents over the course of the month—a figure that, while not insignificant, is well below the levels typically seen in comparable UK towns. The monthly exposure of one crime per 238 residents provides a tangible measure of risk for local residents, illustrating that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in Aylesham remains low. This is particularly notable given the area’s position within Dover, a coastal town where summer tourism often coincides with higher crime rates in similar areas. The population-scaled perspective further underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies, as Aylesham’s rate remains consistently below the UK average despite the seasonal influx of visitors. For context, the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000 would equate to one crime per 122 residents in Aylesham’s population, highlighting the area’s strong performance relative to national benchmarks. The combination of a declining trend in violent crime and a relatively stable property crime rate suggests that Aylesham’s residents are benefiting from a combination of effective policing, community engagement, and environmental factors that mitigate the risks associated with summer tourism.