Aylesham Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2025, Aylesham maintained its position as one of the UK’s safest built-up areas, with a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents—41.9% below the national average. The area’s crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33.3% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (24.2%) and criminal damage and arson (12.1%). These trends align with the seasonal context of September, a time when the return to school and university freshers may contribute to increased social interactions and associated risks. The relatively low crime rate may reflect Aylesham’s character as a small, tightly-knit community within Dover, where local policing and community engagement likely play a role in maintaining safety. However, the seasonal transition—marked by shorter evenings and the start of the academic year—may also influence patterns of anti-social behaviour, which saw a sharp 61.9% decline from the previous month. This drop could be linked to the start of the school term, which may reduce opportunities for such incidents. The area’s violent crime rate, though lower than the UK average, remains a concern, particularly as it is concentrated in a few high-impact cases. Meanwhile, the low levels of property crime, including shoplifting and vehicle crime, suggest that Aylesham’s built-up environment may not have the retail density or high-traffic areas typically associated with such offences. The overall picture illustrates a community that, while not immune to crime, benefits from a combination of demographic factors and local conditions that help keep crime rates remarkably low compared to the national average.

September 2025 saw significant shifts in Aylesham’s crime mix, with drug-related offences doubling from zero to two incidents—a 100% increase—while other theft and possession of weapons also rose by 100% each. These increases contrast sharply with the 61.9% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 21 to 8 cases, suggesting a possible seasonal impact as the school term resumed. Violence and sexual offences also declined by 31.3%, though they remained 46% below the UK average. The area’s drug-related crime rate now stands 15% above the UK average, a notable departure from its generally low crime profile. This uptick may partly reflect the area’s proximity to Dover, where drug trade networks occasionally spill over into smaller built-up areas. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by half, possibly due to reduced weekend activity as the nights drew in. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted local interventions, particularly around drug-related incidents, which are now a growing concern in Aylesham.

Aylesham’s crime rate in September 2025 fell by 32.7% compared to the previous month, dropping from 6.4 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline contrasts with the area’s broader trend of being 41.9% below the UK average, a position that has likely been reinforced by consistent low crime levels over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in September, a figure that, while low, highlights the sporadic nature of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure of one crime for every 231 residents underscores the rarity of criminal activity in Aylesham. This statistic may offer reassurance to local residents, though the increase in drug-related offences—a category now 15% above the UK average—introduces a new layer of complexity to the area’s crime profile. The population context further illustrates that, even with the 33 reported crimes, the risk to any individual remains statistically minimal, aligning with the area’s character as a relatively safe, small urban environment.