Bearsted Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2025, Bearsted's crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents placed it 75.3% below the UK average, a figure that translates to an everyday risk of encountering one reported crime for every 522 residents over the course of the month. This low rate reflects the area's character as a built-up district within Maidstone, where a combination of community infrastructure, low population density, and seasonal rhythms likely contributes to reduced opportunities for crime. The top two crime types—property crimes (8 incidents) and violent crimes (3 incidents)—accounted for 62.5% of all reported incidents, with property crimes dominating at 50% of the total. This balance between property and violent crime is consistent with Bearsted's status as a largely residential area, where retail and domestic settings are common crime hotspots. Seasonal factors, including the Easter period and spring weather, may have influenced patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially driving shoplifting and other property-related incidents. However, the overall stability of the area is underscored by the fact that all major crime categories—violence, anti-social behaviour, and vehicle crime—remain significantly below UK averages. For example, violence and sexual offences in Bearsted were 85% below the UK average, while shoplifting was 39% below. These figures suggest that Bearsted's crime profile is shaped by both local characteristics and broader seasonal trends, creating a context where residents face a much lower risk than the national average.

April 2025 saw a dramatic 200% increase in shoplifting, with three incidents reported compared to one in March. This sharp rise may partly explain a shift in the crime mix, as property crimes accounted for 50% of all incidents—up from 46% in the previous month. Violent crimes fell by 70%, from 10 to 3, a drop that aligns with Bearsted's broader trend of being 85% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Other theft also rose by 100%, though it remained significantly below the UK average (60% below). The area's performance in anti-social behaviour (-33.3%) and criminal damage (-50%) further illustrates a pattern of stability, with both categories remaining 85% and 82% below UK averages respectively. For residents, the most immediate insight is the spike in shoplifting, which may reflect seasonal retail activity during the Easter period.

Bearsted's crime rate in April 2025 fell to 1.9 per 1,000 residents, a 27.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a crime rate 75.3% below the national average. On a daily basis, Bearsted recorded one reported crime every 30 days, a figure that translates to a local context of roughly one crime occurring for every 522 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate—1-in-522—places Bearsted in stark contrast to UK-wide averages, where residents face significantly higher risks. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that even when considering the small number of crimes, the likelihood of encountering one is minimal. This safety profile is consistent with the area's character as a built-up district within Maidstone, where low population density and community-oriented infrastructure may contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. The drop in violent crimes (-70%) and property crimes (-15%) further underscores the stability of the area, though seasonal factors like Easter and spring weather may have influenced this trend.