Bearsted Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

June 2024 saw Bearsted's crime rate at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 58.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This marked contrast to national trends highlights the area's unique crime profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 16 incidents (57.1% of total crimes), significantly below the UK average for this category (2.8 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed, both far below national benchmarks. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may partly explain the pattern, as increased foot traffic and tourism often correlate with higher public order incidents. However, the sharp rise in public order offences (200% increase from May) stands out as an unexpected development, suggesting a shift in local dynamics during this period. The area's relatively low property crime rate (5 incidents) further underscores its distinct profile compared to other regions. With 8,356 residents, Bearsted's crime profile remains characterised by a focus on interpersonal incidents rather than property-related crimes, a trend consistent with its built-up area status within Maidstone. This data invites further analysis of how seasonal factors interact with local community patterns to shape crime outcomes.

Public order offences surged by 200% in June 2024, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This spike contrasts with a 15.8% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 19 to 16. The category's UK average (2.8 per 1,000) is 31% below Bearsted's rate (1.9 per 1,000), but the local increase suggests a temporary imbalance. Shoplifting and burglary both doubled from zero to 1 and 2 incidents respectively, indicating new vulnerabilities. Anti-social behaviour remained well below the UK average (71% below), at 0.4 per 1,000. For residents, the most concrete takeaway is the 200% rise in public order incidents, which may reflect increased summer activity or unseasonal disruptions. The overall shift toward public order offences (now 21.4% of total crimes) compared to violence (57.1%) marks a notable change in the crime mix. While property crime rates stayed low, the surge in public order offences warrants attention, particularly given the area's built-up character and proximity to Maidstone's urban core.

Bearsted's June 2024 crime rate (3.4 per 1,000) rose 7.7% from the previous month's 3.1 per 1,000.5% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day in June, a figure that may feel more tangible for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 298 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Bearsted among the safest built-up areas in the UK. This statistic is particularly meaningful when contextualised against the local population of 8,356, highlighting how infrequent crime is in everyday life. The previous month's rate (3.1 per 1,000) shows a slight upward trend, but the overall picture remains one of relative safety. When compared to the UK average, Bearsted's performance in categories like violence (31% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (71% below) reinforces its outlier status. The local context of a built-up area within Maidstone, combined with its low property crime rates, suggests that Bearsted's safety is partly attributable to its size, density, and proximity to larger urban centres with dedicated policing resources.