Monthly Crime Statistics

Littlestone-on-Sea Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Littlestone-on-Sea crime rate in June 2024 rose 5.5% to 3.5 per 1,000 residents. Violence and sexual offences decreased, but other crime and theft doubled compared to May.

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Total Crimes
3.5
Per 1,000 People
8.2
UK Average
+5.5%
vs Previous Month

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Littlestone-on-Sea's crime picture in June 2024 reveals a mixed landscape shaped by seasonal dynamics and local patterns. The overall crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents—57.3% below the UK average—suggests a generally low-risk environment, but specific trends demand attention. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 45% of all crimes, a category that saw an 18.2% decrease from May, likely reflecting a seasonal dip in violent incidents as summer begins. Anti-social behaviour followed at 25%, while criminal damage and arson made up 20%, marking a 15% increase above the UK average for this category. The start of summer in a coastal area may have influenced these patterns, with warmer weather potentially reducing incidents of violence but increasing opportunities for property crime. The absence of 'other theft' and 'other crime' in May, which both rose to one incident each in June, suggests either new criminal activity or increased reporting. These spikes could be linked to the influx of tourists starting to arrive in coastal regions, though the small numbers mean causation remains tentative. The data also shows that Littlestone-on-Sea's rates for violence and anti-social behaviour are 42% and 36% below UK averages respectively, illustrating the area's relative safety despite the upward blips. As June progresses into the peak of summer, residents should remain vigilant about the small but notable increases in 'other crime' and theft, which may indicate targeted activity in local hotspots.

June 2024 saw notable spikes in 'other crime' and 'other theft', both tripling from zero to one incident each. This 100% increase suggests emerging patterns that may require closer scrutiny. Meanwhile, 'violence and sexual offences' fell by 18.2% (from 11 to 9), a decline that contrasts with the overall rise in crime. The category 'criminal damage and arson' also increased by 33.3%, moving from three to four incidents. These shifts highlight a complex mix of trends: while violent crime decreased, property-related and other unspecified crimes rose sharply. For residents, the most immediate concern is the doubling of 'other theft' incidents, which may indicate targeted activity in specific locations. The area's crime profile remains 57.3% below the UK average, but the month-on-month changes reveal pockets of increased activity that merit awareness.

Littlestone-on-Sea's crime rate in June 2024 rose slightly to 3.5 per 1,000 residents, up 5.5% from 3.3 per 1,000 in May. This increase, though modest, means the area now experiences approximately one reported crime every 290 residents over the course of the month. Daily crime context shows an average of one crime per day across Littlestone-on-Sea's 5,802 residents, a figure that translates to a localised monthly exposure of 1-in-290. While this remains significantly below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, the upward trend warrants attention. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even small shifts in crime frequency can feel more pronounced in smaller communities. Residents should note that while the overall rate is low, specific categories like 'other crime' and 'other theft' saw sharp increases, reflecting potential new patterns in local activity.

Crime Breakdown - June 2024

Crime TypeCountPer 1,000% of Total
Violence and sexual offences91.645%
Anti-social behaviour50.925%
Criminal damage and arson40.720%
Other crime10.25%
Other theft10.25%

Understanding Our Data

How we source and verify crime information for Littlestone-on-Sea

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Areas Covered
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Crime Records
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Official Sources

Understanding the Calculations

The crime rate represents the number of recorded incidents per thousand residents in Littlestone-on-Sea. This approach ensures fair comparison regardless of area population size.

Our Information

All statistics come from official government sources: Police.uk provides recorded crime data while the Office for National Statistics supplies population figures. We aggregate data at multiple geographic levels for context.

Formula Used

Crimes per 1k residents = (Total incidents ÷ Population) × 1,000

Our statistics derive entirely from UK government databases:

  • Police.ukCrime records from territorial police forces across England and Wales (43 total)
  • Office for National StatisticsPopulation statistics and the Crime Survey for England and Wales
  • Home OfficeNationwide crime data and official policy records
  • FOI RequestsAdditional statistics obtained via formal requests to police services
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Page updated: 26 April 2026

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