Littlestone-on-Sea Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Littlestone-on-Sea’s crime rate in June 2025 remained exceptionally low, at 2.8 per 1,000 residents—65.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s overall safety. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 62.5% of all reported crimes, with 10 incidents recorded. While this category is 41% below the UK average, the 11.1% month-on-month increase suggests a potential shift in local dynamics, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as the start of the summer tourist season. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting followed as the next most common offences, each contributing 12.5% to the total. Shoplifting, in particular, saw a dramatic 100% increase, rising from zero to two cases—a figure that may reflect heightened foot traffic as tourism begins to ramp up. The area’s low crime profile is consistent with its character as a coastal built-up area within Folkestone and Hythe, where community cohesion and limited urban density may contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. However, the rise in shoplifting highlights a vulnerability in retail spaces during peak summer months, when visitor numbers increase. This aligns with broader patterns observed in similar coastal towns, where seasonal tourism can temporarily elevate certain crime types. The overall balance of violent and property crimes—62.5% versus 37.5%—further illustrates the dominance of interpersonal offences, a trend that may be influenced by the area’s demographic mix and local social interactions. Despite these fluctuations, the area’s crime rate remains firmly in the lower quartile compared to UK averages, reinforcing its reputation as a relatively safe place to live. The seasonal context of June, with its longer days and early tourism, likely plays a role in shaping these patterns, though the exact interplay between tourism and crime requires further analysis.

June 2025 witnessed a 100% increase in shoplifting cases, rising from zero to two incidents. This sharp rise may be linked to the start of the summer season, when tourist activity begins to influence retail areas. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences increased by 11.1%, from nine to ten cases, though this category remains 41% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, fell by 33.3%, from three to two incidents, reflecting a possible reduction in public disturbances. Shoplifting’s surge places it at 52% below the UK average, indicating that while the category is growing locally, it is still relatively low compared to national trends. For residents, this highlights a specific area of concern: retail outlets during the summer months may need enhanced security measures. Other theft and criminal damage both declined, with the former dropping by 66.7% and the latter by 66%, suggesting that targeted interventions or seasonal factors may have mitigated these categories.

Littlestone-on-Sea’s crime rate in June 2025 stood at 2.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 27.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced incidents, though the area remains significantly safer than the UK average. Over the course of June, one crime was reported for every 363 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local households. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a relatively low frequency compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective underscores that, despite the rise in specific categories like shoplifting, the overall risk to residents remains minimal. This is particularly notable in violent crimes, which remain 41% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community engagement or policing—may be contributing to this sustained safety. However, the increase in shoplifting highlights a vulnerability in retail areas during the summer season, when tourism begins to pick up.