Bearsted Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

June 2023 marked a significant anomaly in Bearsted's crime trends, with violent crimes declining sharply while anti-social behaviour surged. The overall crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents—70.6% below the UK average—continues to highlight Bearsted's exceptional safety record. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category (47.6% of total), fell by 23.1% from May, a drop that contrasts with national patterns where summer often sees increased violent crime. This decline may reflect targeted interventions or seasonal factors, such as the area's built-up nature limiting open spaces where such incidents might occur. Anti-social behaviour, however, rose sharply by 200%, suggesting potential pressures from local demographics or environmental factors. The area's crime profile remains dominated by property-related issues, with burglary and other theft accounting for 19% of reported crimes. These rates—0.2 per 1,000 for burglary and 0.2 per 1,000 for other theft—were 38% and 69% below UK averages, respectively. The broader context of early summer, with longer days and the onset of tourism in nearby coastal areas, may have influenced these patterns. Bearsted's low crime rates persistently outperform the UK average, though the month's volatility in specific categories underscores the need for nuanced analysis of local conditions.

June 2023 saw dramatic shifts in Bearsted's crime profile, with anti-social behaviour surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and burglary doubling (1 to 2). These increases contrast sharply with a 23.1% drop in violent crimes, which fell from 13 to 10—the most significant category decline. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type (47.6% of total), but their rate of 1.2 per 1,000 was 59% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour's 0.4 per 1,000 rate was 73% below the UK average, yet its month-on-month leap raises questions about local triggers. Other theft and burglary both doubled, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in property security or unmet community needs. The sharp reduction in violent crime—despite the start of summer—defies typical patterns seen in areas with higher foot traffic or tourism, though local policing efforts may have played a role.

Bearsted's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 2.5 per 1,000 residents, a 4.6% decrease from the previous month's 2.6 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, aligns with broader seasonal patterns observed in similar built-up areas during early summer. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 398 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. On a daily basis, Bearsted recorded approximately one crime per day, a rate that remains consistently low compared to larger urban centres. The population of 8,356 means that each resident faces a statistically minimal risk, though this does not eliminate the impact of individual incidents. When compared to the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, Bearsted's performance remains strikingly below the national benchmark, a gap that has persisted across multiple months. This sustained disparity suggests structural factors—such as the area's compact built-up nature or community policing strategies—that may contribute to lower crime rates. However, the month-on-month dip in violent crime, coupled with spikes in anti-social behaviour, highlights the need for ongoing analysis of local dynamics.