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

Littlestone-on-Sea’s crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents in November 2025 places it 45.2% below the UK average of 7.3, marking a significant disparity from national trends. This relative safety is underscored by the dominance of violent crimes—accounting for 56.5% of all reported incidents—though these rates remain 14% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour followed at 21.7%, also below the national benchmark by 15%, suggesting local factors may contribute to lower levels of disorder. The seasonal context of November, with its dark evenings and Bonfire Night events, may have influenced patterns, though the area’s low overall rate indicates resilience to typical November spikes in property crime. Property crimes were minimal, with only three incidents (4.4% of total crimes), a figure 61% below the UK average for other theft. This contrast between violent and property crime could reflect the area’s character as a built-up coastal community with limited retail density, reducing opportunities for shoplifting or burglary. The data also highlights a potential disconnect between local activity and national trends, with Littlestone-on-Sea’s crime profile shaped more by its small population and coastal setting than by broader socio-economic factors. While the rise in public order offences may hint at increased community events, the overall picture remains one of low crime, with the area continuing to diverge from the UK average.

November saw a 100% increase in drugs-related crimes, other theft, and public order offences, all of which rose from zero to one incident. This sharp rise contrasts with a 66.7% decrease in criminal damage and arson, which dropped from three to one. The crime mix in Littlestone-on-Sea shifted significantly: violent crimes now make up 56.5% of all reported incidents, compared to property crimes at 4.4%. This violent-crime dominance is 14% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, suggesting local factors may temper overall aggression levels. For residents, the increase in public order offences—despite remaining below the UK average—could indicate heightened activity during Bonfire Night events.

Littlestone-on-Sea’s crime rate in November 2025 rose 76.8% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.2 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, still places the area 45.2% below the UK average of 7.3. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that aligns with the low overall rate. When scaled to the population of 5,802, this translates to one reported crime for every 252 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is lower than many comparable areas, the upward trend from October raises questions about potential seasonal or situational factors. The population context further illustrates the rarity of crime in the area: with 5,802 residents, the 23 reported crimes represent a small fraction of the community, reinforcing the area’s relative safety despite the recent increase.