Bearsted Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bearsted’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure 63% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This rate translates to 25 total crimes in an area with a population of 8,356, underscoring the rarity of incidents in this built-up area within Maidstone. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36% of all crimes, with nine reported incidents—though this category remains 61% below the UK average. Vehicle crime and burglary each contributed 12% of the total, with the latter slightly exceeding the UK average by 43%. These patterns align with Bearsted’s character as a relatively low-density urban area, where retail and residential zones may drive specific crime types. May’s longer evenings and bank holidays likely contributed to the surge in violence and criminal damage, as outdoor socializing and drinking increased. The low overall rate, however, suggests effective community policing or natural deterrents, such as strong local networks or limited opportunities for opportunistic crime. While the rise in violence and arson highlights potential seasonal pressures, the area’s continued performance below the UK average reinforces its status as a comparatively safe environment.

May 2025 marked a sharp rise in violence and sexual offences, which surged by 200% compared to April, with nine incidents reported—nearly a third of all crimes. This category remains 61% below the UK average, but the jump raises questions about localized triggers, such as increased social activity during longer evenings. Criminal damage and arson also saw a 200% increase, climbing from one to three incidents, suggesting potential links to seasonal events or bank holidays. Meanwhile, burglary, though only three cases, sits 43% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, indicating a specific vulnerability in Bearsted’s property crime profile. Vehicle crime, however, matched the UK average at 0.4 per 1,000, reflecting a balance between local infrastructure and national trends. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal factors and localized patterns, with anti-social behaviour remaining low at 8.0% of total crimes.

Bearsted’s crime rate in May 2025 rose to 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a 56.5% increase from the previous month’s 1.9 per 1,000. This shift translates to roughly one reported crime per day in the area, a figure that, while low, reflects a noticeable uptick in activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 334 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Bearsted among the safer built-up areas in the UK. The population-scaled perspective highlights the rarity of incidents: with 8,356 residents, the 25 recorded crimes equate to a rate 63% below the national average. This contrast underscores the area’s relatively secure environment, though the month-on-month rise suggests localized factors—such as increased socializing during May’s longer evenings—may have influenced activity. The daily crime count, while modest, serves as a reminder that even low rates can signal emerging trends when viewed against historical benchmarks.