Bearsted Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bearsted's July 2024 crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents underscores the area's consistently low crime profile, placing it 69% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. The breakdown of crimes reveals a focus on violent offences, which accounted for 68.2% of the total 22 crimes reported, followed by property crimes (18.2%). This pattern is consistent with the characteristics of a built-up area within Maidstone, where community policing and the absence of major industrial or commercial hubs may contribute to the lower overall rate. The seasonal context of July, marked by peak tourism, festivals, and school holidays, likely influences crime patterns, with outdoor events potentially increasing opportunities for certain offences while reducing others. For example, the lower rate of burglary compared to the UK average may reflect reduced foot traffic during the summer months, though the higher proportion of violent crimes may be linked to increased social interactions in public spaces. The UK's overall crime rate remains significantly higher than Bearsted's, with violent crimes in the area being 37% below the national average and property crimes 68% below. These figures suggest a combination of local factors, including effective community engagement and the area's relatively small size, which may contribute to the sustained safety record. However, the rise in criminal damage and arson highlights the need for targeted measures to address these specific risks, which are less common in other UK regions.

July 2024 saw a sharp increase in criminal damage and arson (+100%), and possession of weapons (+100%), both rising from zero to two and one incidents respectively. This contrasted with a 66.7% decline in anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which fell from three to one each. The violent crime category, contributing 68.2% of total crimes, remained 37% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Burglary rates dropped by 50% compared to June, a shift that may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during peak summer. For residents, the reduction in anti-social behaviour offers a tangible benefit, with fewer disturbances reported in July compared to the previous month.

Bearsted's crime rate in July 2024 dropped to 2.6 per 1,000 residents, a 21.5% decline from June's 3.4 per 1,000. This reduction positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a monthly exposure rate of one reported crime for every 380 residents. On a daily basis, Bearsted saw approximately one crime reported per day in July, a figure consistent with its low overall crime profile. When compared to the UK average, Bearsted's crime rate remains 69% below the national level, a gap that reflects both effective local policing and the area's relatively small population. The 22 crimes recorded in July translate to a population-scaled perspective where each resident faces a significantly lower risk than the UK average, though the violent crime share (68.2% of total crimes) remains a focal point for local authorities.