Bearsted Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Bearsted's crime profile in November 2024, accounting for 35.7% of all reported crimes. This category alone recorded 10 incidents, a rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents—53% below the UK average for the same category. The area's overall crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents marked a stark contrast to the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, reflecting a 55.3% deficit. This low rate may partly explain Bearsted's status as a relatively safe built-up area within Maidstone, though the seasonal context of November—characterised by shorter evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—introduced unique dynamics. The 21.4% share of criminal damage and arson cases, though lower than the UK average, saw a dramatic 500% increase month-on-month, suggesting potential links to seasonal festivities or property-related tensions. Anti-social behaviour, contributing 10.7% of crimes, also rose sharply, possibly influenced by the darker evenings and increased foot traffic around local retail hubs. These patterns underscore the combination of community activity and crime, though Bearsted's overall safety remains evident compared to national benchmarks.

November 2024 saw a 500% surge in criminal damage and arson cases, rising from 1 to 6 incidents—a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, where Bearsted's rate was 0.7 per 1,000. This spike may relate to Bonfire Night preparations or increased property neglect during colder months. Anti-social behaviour also doubled, with 3 reported incidents compared to 1 in October, potentially linked to the social pressures of late-night events. Meanwhile, shoplifting—a category typically below the UK average—rose by 100% to 1 incident, influenced by Black Friday shopping activity. Conversely, other theft cases dropped by 66.7%, from 3 to 1, which might reflect heightened awareness or targeted policing efforts. Violence and sexual offences. of total crimes, remained 53% below the UK average, highlighting Bearsted's comparatively safer environment. These shifts suggest that while seasonal factors amplified certain risks, the area's overall crime prevention mechanisms appear effective.

Bearsted's crime rate in November 2024 (3.4 per 1,000) marked a 47.6% increase from October's 2.3 per 1,000, though it still remains significantly lower than the UK average. This rise translates to roughly one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a local figure that underscores the area's relatively low crime density. When scaled to Bearsted's population of 8,356 residents, this means one crime occurred for every 298 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is far below the UK's national context. The population-scaled perspective reinforces Bearsted's status as a low-crime built-up area, even as seasonal events introduced temporary fluctuations. While the previous month's rate was lower, the November increase may reflect the natural ebb and flow of community activity, particularly around November's darker evenings and festive events. This data suggests that while Bearsted's residents face minimal risk compared to the UK average, local factors such as seasonal celebrations may temporarily influence crime patterns.