Aylesham Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2024, Aylesham maintained its status as a low-crime area, with a total crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents—62.3% below the UK average. This figure, the lowest recorded for the area in recent months, reflects the built-up nature of Aylesham within Dover, where urban density and proximity to coastal tourism may influence crime patterns. The most prevalent category of crime was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 59.1% of all reported incidents (13 cases). This rate of 1.7 per 1,000 is 35% below the UK average, a discrepancy that may be attributed to Aylesham’s compact layout and limited nightlife compared to larger urban centres. Property crimes, including other theft and vehicle crime, accounted for 41% of the total, though these categories remain well below national averages. Seasonal factors appear to play a role in the data: as September marks the return of students to local educational institutions, the spike in vehicle crime and possession of weapons may indicate challenges in managing temporary population shifts. The overall crime profile aligns with Aylesham’s character as a small built-up area, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity likely contribute to its consistently low crime rates. However, the small number of incidents also underscores the need for continued monitoring, particularly in areas where isolated spikes in specific crime types could signal emerging issues.

September 2024 saw a marked decline in violent crimes, with a 31.6% reduction in violence and sexual offences compared to the previous month, bringing the category’s rate to 1.7 per 1,000—35% below the UK average. This shift may reflect the seasonal transition as university freshers return, potentially altering crime dynamics in public spaces. However, three categories experienced notable increases: vehicle crime, robbery, and possession of weapons, each rising by 100% from zero to one incident. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, highlight emerging vulnerabilities, particularly in areas with higher vehicle presence or community tensions. Anti-social behaviour dropped by 75%, from four to one incident, suggesting a possible reduction in disruptive activity during the month. The data also reveals that Aylesham’s rate of criminal damage and arson is 46% below the UK average, a trend consistent with its built-up character and limited industrial activity.

Aylesham's crime rate in September 2024 fell to 2.9 per 1,000 residents, a 38.8% decline from the previous month’s rate of 4.7 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with seasonal patterns as evenings grow shorter and school terms begin, potentially decreasing opportunities for certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s overall safety profile. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 346 residents—a rate significantly lower than the UK average. Given Aylesham’s population of 7,622, this translates to a manageable burden on local policing resources, though the small number of incidents also highlights the need for continued vigilance in addressing specific vulnerabilities, such as the rise in vehicle crime and weapon possession. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Aylesham remains a low-crime area, with its crime profile consistent with other built-up areas within Dover’s coastal context.