Bearsted Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Bearsted, just 2.8 crimes were reported in April 2023, placing the area 62.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This low rate translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime per day for the local population, a figure that would be perceived as significantly lower than in many other parts of the country. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 30.4% of all reported incidents, though this rate was 69% below the UK average. Other theft followed closely, making up 21.7% of total crimes, while anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime each contributed 13% of the total. These patterns may reflect the area's characteristics as a built-up district within Maidstone, where community policing and local initiatives could contribute to lower rates of public disorder. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter holidays and spring weather—likely influenced crime trends, with increased outdoor activity reducing opportunities for certain types of crime while shifting patterns in others. The overall crime profile suggests that Bearsted maintains a relatively stable environment, with property crimes and violent incidents both remaining well below national benchmarks.

April 2023 saw a 75% decrease in shoplifting, with incidents falling from 4 to 1. This sharp decline may reflect reduced foot traffic during the Easter holiday period or increased retail security measures. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime category, contributing 30.4% of total reports, but this rate was 69% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Other theft, at 0.6 per 1,000, slightly exceeded the UK average by 7%, suggesting localized factors such as targeted retail areas may be influencing this category. Meanwhile, public order offences and criminal damage both decreased by 33.3%, linked to seasonal shifts in community activity and enforcement priorities during the spring.

Bearsted's crime rate in April 2023 fell to 2.8 per 1,000 residents, a 32.4% drop from the previous month's 4.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as spring weather and Easter holidays may have shifted activity away from crime-prone areas. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day in April, a figure that translates to a local resident having a 1-in-363 chance of encountering a reported crime over the course of the month. When scaled to the population of 8,356, this rate underscores Bearsted's position as a safer area compared to the UK average. The monthly exposure metric, while not directly comparable to national data, provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, showing that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is significantly lower than in many other parts of the country.