Aylesham Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Aylesham’s crime rate in October 2024 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 53.1% below the UK average of 8.1. This stark contrast to the national picture highlights the area’s relatively low levels of criminal activity, even within a built-up part of Dover. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 48.3% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (10.3%) and other theft (10.3%). While these figures suggest a focus on interpersonal crime, the area’s overall safety profile is reinforced by its consistently low rates across most categories. For instance, anti-social behaviour is 69% below the UK average, and shoplifting is 58% below the national rate. These trends may be influenced by Aylesham’s character as a smaller, more residential part of Dover, where community cohesion and lower population density could contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings and Halloween activities, may have played a role in the rise of anti-social behaviour and violence, though the overall crime rate remains far below the UK benchmark. The area’s low crime profile, combined with its proximity to Dover’s urban core, suggests a unique balance between residential tranquility and accessibility to services, which may help explain its divergence from the national trend.

October saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, and other crime, each rising by 100% compared to September. Anti-social behaviour, now accounting for 10.3% of total crimes, remains 69% below the UK average. Shoplifting, which rose from zero to two incidents, is 58% below the UK rate of 0.7 per 1,000. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences—making up 48.3% of all crimes—remain 33% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The data also shows a shift in crime mix, with violent crimes (14) slightly outnumbering property crimes (10), a departure from previous months. This imbalance may reflect seasonal factors, such as Halloween events, which could contribute to higher rates of violence and anti-social behaviour. Residents may find the 100% increase in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in retail security during the month.

Aylesham's crime rate in October 2024 rose by 31.5% compared to the previous month, increasing from 2.9 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a slight upward trend, the area remains far below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Aylesham recorded roughly one crime per day during the month, a figure that may appear low but reflects the area's smaller population. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 263 residents, illustrating the relatively low monthly exposure to crime in this built-up area within Dover. When scaled to the local population of 7,622, this suggests that residents face a significantly lower risk of encountering crime compared to the national average. The increase in reported crimes may be linked to seasonal factors, such as darker evenings and Halloween events, though the overall trend remains one of safety relative to the UK context.