Bearsted Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bearsted’s crime rate for February 2025 stood at 1.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 71.6% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s consistently low crime profile, particularly in comparison to national trends. The most prevalent category of crime was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 56.3% of all incidents reported. This was followed by other theft, which contributed 12.5% of the total. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely plays a role in these figures. Reduced foot traffic in public spaces may contribute to lower rates of property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle theft, which saw significant declines compared to previous months. However, the persistence of violent offences, even at levels below the UK average, suggests ongoing challenges in addressing community safety. The area’s built-up nature within Maidstone, combined with its relatively small population, may also influence these patterns, as smaller communities often experience different dynamics in crime distribution. While the overall rate remains low, the breakdown of crime types highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where violence and sexual offences occur, even as other categories show marked improvement.

February 2025 saw a 75% decrease in shoplifting, with incidents falling from four to one. This drop may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic during winter months and pre-spring lulls in retail activity. Similarly, other theft fell by 75%, from eight to two, a shift that aligns with broader declines in property-related crimes. Conversely, drug-related offences and anti-social behaviour both rose by 100% compared to January, though these remain rare, with only one incident each. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, remain 53% below the UK average at 1.1 per 1,000. This contrast between violent and property crimes highlights a shift in crime mix, with violent incidents persisting as the dominant category despite overall reductions. For residents, the 75% drop in shoplifting offers a tangible example of how seasonal patterns and local conditions can influence crime trends.

Bearsted’s crime rate in February 2025 fell by 50.1% compared to January, dropping from 3.8 to 1.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, a gap of 71.6%. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 28-day month, a figure that aligns with the low overall rate. When scaled to the population of 8,356, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 522 residents over the course of the month. Such a monthly exposure rate underscores the rarity of crime in Bearsted relative to both national averages and its own historical trends. The population-scaled perspective highlights how infrequent incidents are in a community of this size, reinforcing the area’s status as a relatively safe built-up area within Maidstone.