Bearsted Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Bearsted's crime profile in November 2025, accounting for 63.2% of all reported incidents. With a total crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents — 68.5% below the UK average of 7.3 — the area remains significantly safer than national benchmarks. This stark contrast highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies or the influence of Bearsted's specific demographics and geography. The seasonal context of November, marked by Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, may have created conditions conducive to violent incidents. Property crimes, including burglary and shoplifting, contribute only 36.8% of the total, with rates across all categories far below UK averages. For instance, violence and sexual offences in Bearsted (1.4 per 1,000) are 46% below the UK figure, while anti-social behaviour (0.2 per 1,000) is 81% below national levels. The low prevalence of property crime suggests Bearsted's built-up area within Maidstone may benefit from strong community engagement or targeted prevention efforts. However, the sharp rise in violent crime compared to previous months warrants further scrutiny, particularly as the month's dark evenings and high-traffic retail periods could have influenced patterns. This data underscores the need for continued focus on addressing the root causes of violent crime without overgeneralizing the area's broader safety profile.

November 2025 saw a dramatic 140% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 5 to 12 incidents — the most significant month-on-month jump in any category. This surge contrasts sharply with a 75% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 8 to 2 cases, possibly reflecting seasonal shifts in public activity or enforcement priorities. Violent crime now accounts for 63.2% of all reported incidents, far outpacing property crime (36.8%), a shift that aligns with Bearsted's likely profile as a residential area with limited commercial density. Bearsted's rate for violence and sexual offences (1.4 per 1,000) is 46% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting local factors such as community cohesion or policing strategies may mitigate risks despite the monthly spike. Residents may find the 5.6% increase in overall crime rate from October (2.2 to 2.3 per 1,000) concerning, though the absolute number of crimes (19 total) remains exceptionally low. The absence of property crime increases, combined with the sharp rise in violence, indicates a combination of local dynamics that require nuanced analysis rather than broad assumptions.

Bearsted's crime rate in November 2025 (2.3 per 1,000) reflects a 5.6% increase from October's 2.2 per 1,000, though the absolute number of crimes (19 total) remains minimal. On a daily basis, Bearsted experienced approximately one crime per day in November, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 440 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate — significantly lower than UK averages — underscores the area's relative safety, even as violent crime rose sharply. With a population of 8,356, the 19 crimes reported equate to a manageable scale for local authorities, though the concentration of violent incidents (12 cases) raises questions about targeted interventions. The UK average of 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents highlights Bearsted's consistent underperformance compared to national benchmarks, particularly in property crime categories. However, the area's low overall rate suggests that factors such as demographic composition, local infrastructure, or community engagement may contribute to its safety profile. While the 5.6% monthly increase is statistically notable, the context of Bearsted's historically low crime levels means residents are still far less likely to experience crime than the UK average, even with this slight uptick.