Aylesham Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 7,622, 59 crimes in July 2025 equate to roughly one crime for every 129 residents. This rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents places Aylesham 10.5% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (22 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (17) and shoplifting (7). These figures align with the seasonal context of July, a peak summer month marked by school holidays, tourism, and outdoor events. The dominance of violence and sexual offences may reflect increased social interaction in public spaces during the summer, while anti-social behaviour could be linked to the area's built-up character and transient population drawn by local attractions. Shoplifting rates, though below the UK average, remain elevated, due to the presence of retail outlets in the built-up area. The overall crime rate, however, remains lower than the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community initiatives that have mitigated risks during a typically high-activity period.

July 2025 saw sharp month-on-month increases in anti-social behaviour (+183.3%), other theft (+200%), and public order offences (+200%). These jumps, from single-digit figures in June to double-digit counts, highlight a significant shift in the crime mix, with anti-social behaviour now accounting for 28.8% of all reported crimes. While violent crime (22 incidents) remains the largest category, its rate of 2.9 per 1,000 is 5% below the UK average, consistent with Aylesham's generally lower violent crime profile. Conversely, anti-social behaviour's rate of 2.2 per 1,000 is 42% above the UK average of 1.6 per 1,000, a stark contrast that may reflect the area's built-up density and transient population. Shoplifting, though only 38% above the UK average, is notable as it suggests targeted retail crime despite the area's smaller scale. Residents might find the 200% increase in public order offences particularly concerning, as it indicates a potential rise in disruptive behaviour during summer festivals and events.

Aylesham's crime rate in July 2025 (7.7 per 1,000) represents a 78.8% increase from June's rate of 4.3 per 1,000, reflecting a marked upward trend. On a daily basis, this equates to approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while modest, underscores the impact of seasonal activity. Monthly exposure statistics show that over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 129 residents—a rate that, while higher than the previous month, remains below the UK average when scaled to Aylesham's population. This contrast is particularly evident in categories like anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, where local rates exceed UK averages but do not reach the levels seen in larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Aylesham's smaller size means even modest increases in crime can have a more pronounced effect on residents' perception of safety, especially during periods of heightened activity like July.