Aylesham Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Aylesham's October 2025 crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents places it 23.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a significant divergence that highlights the area's distinct crime profile. The most common offences—anti-social behaviour (31.1% of total incidents), violence and sexual offences (20.0%), and criminal damage and arson (15.6%)—suggest a focus on community-level disturbances rather than property crimes, which account for 42.2% of the total. This pattern may be influenced by seasonal factors: October's darker evenings, combined with Halloween, could have contributed to the 14 reported incidents of anti-social behaviour, a category that is 43% above the UK average. Meanwhile, the lower-than-average rates for violent crimes (55% below the UK average) and property crimes (notably vehicle crime, 29% below the UK average) suggest that Aylesham's built-up area within Dover may have structural or social characteristics that deter certain types of crime. The relatively low rate of burglary (67% below the UK average) could reflect the area's compact nature or effective local policing, though these factors remain speculative without further data. Seasonal transitions, such as the end of the summer tourist season and the onset of colder weather, may also play a role in shaping crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour and vandalism peaking as outdoor activities decline.

October saw sharp increases in three specific crime categories: theft from the person, vehicle crime, and 'other crime', each rising by 100% compared to September. This spike in theft from the person—from zero to one incident—suggests a possible seasonal shift, though the single reported case may not indicate a widespread trend. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 18.2%, declining from 11 to 9 incidents. This decrease aligns with the UK average for this category, which is 55% below the national rate. Anti-social behaviour, the most prevalent crime type, was 43% above the UK average, a striking contrast to the 67% below average for burglary. The mix of crime types also highlights divergent local patterns: while vehicle crime and other thefts are below the UK average, criminal damage and arson are 61% above. These variations may reflect Aylesham's specific social dynamics or environmental factors, though further data would be needed to confirm.

Aylesham's crime rate in October 2025 rose 36.3% from the previous month's 4.3 per 1,000 to 5.9 per 1,000. While this increase is notable, the daily crime count remains low, averaging just one reported crime per day over the 31-day period. This equates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 169 residents, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents within this built-up area. When contextualised against the population of 7,622, the rate suggests that most residents are unlikely to experience crime directly. The shift from September to October may reflect seasonal transitions, with Halloween and darker evenings potentially influencing anti-social behaviour patterns. However, the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average, indicating that Aylesham's crime profile continues to diverge from national trends in ways that may be shaped by local demographics or infrastructure.