Aylesham Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Aylesham in November 2025 reveals a distinct balance of crime types that offers insight into the area’s social and environmental dynamics. The overall crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents places the area 27.4% below the UK average, a significant figure that underscores its relatively low exposure to crime compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 37.5% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (20.0%) and shoplifting (12.5%). This distribution suggests a focus on public order issues, which may be influenced by the area’s built-up character within Dover—a town with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The high rate of anti-social behaviour, 89% above the UK average, raises questions about local factors such as community tensions, the impact of seasonal events like Bonfire Night, or the density of public spaces that could encourage such activity. Meanwhile, shoplifting’s 11% above the UK average might be linked to the retail presence in Aylesham, particularly around Black Friday shopping. The seasonal context of November, with its extended evenings and colder weather, may also contribute to increased indoor gatherings and, consequently, higher anti-social behaviour reports. However, the area’s lower rates of violent crime and property crimes compared to the UK suggest that local initiatives, such as community policing or targeted interventions, may be effective in mitigating more severe offences. The balance between property and violent crime also appears to shift slightly during this month, with property crimes (16) outnumbering violent crimes (8), reflecting the influence of consumer activity or changes in enforcement strategies. This mix of crime types highlights the combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and the built environment in shaping Aylesham’s crime profile.

November 2025 saw a 100.0% increase in burglary cases, rising from one to two incidents. This sharp rise, while modest in absolute terms, could signal heightened vulnerability in specific properties or areas during the darker winter months. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 42.9%, possibly linked to reduced public activity as evenings grew shorter. Anti-social behaviour, the most common crime type, increased by 7.1% to 15 incidents, placing it 89% above the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000. This stark deviation from national trends suggests local factors—such as community dynamics or seasonal events like Bonfire Night—may amplify such incidents. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences decreased by 11.1%, a decline that may reflect targeted policing efforts or reduced public gatherings during the month. The crime mix also reveals a shift: property crimes (16) now outpace violent crimes (8), a reversal from previous months, influenced by Black Friday shopping activity or changes in local enforcement priorities.

Aylesham’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, marking an 11.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.9. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during late autumn, when seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced foot traffic in commercial zones may contribute to lower reported incidents. On a daily basis, Aylesham recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively low overall crime levels compared to national averages. When scaled to the population of 7,622 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 191 residents—a statistic that underscores the area’s safety profile. This rate is lower than the UK average, which highlights Aylesham’s position as a community with comparatively strong crime prevention measures or demographic characteristics that reduce vulnerability to certain types of crime. The consistency in this low rate, even amid seasonal events like Bonfire Night, suggests that local initiatives or community engagement efforts may play a role in maintaining this trend.