Bearsted Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 marked a notable shift in Bearsted's crime profile, with a 100% increase in three specific categories—other theft, criminal damage and arson, and other crime—compared to the previous month. This surge in low-frequency crimes contrasts with a 28.6% decline in violence and sexual offences, which had previously dominated the monthly tally. The overall crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents places Bearsted 71.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a gap consistent with the area's generally low crime profile. Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents, 44.4% of total) remains the most prevalent category, followed by violence and sexual offences (5 incidents, 27.8%). This pattern aligns with Bearsted's character as a small urban area with limited commercial density, where anti-social behaviour may be more visible in public spaces. October's seasonal context—darker evenings, Halloween, and the clocks going back—may have influenced the rise in anti-social behaviour, as extended night hours and seasonal events can increase opportunities for such incidents. However, the sharp increases in other theft and criminal damage suggest isolated incidents rather than a systemic trend, linked to specific local factors such as unsecured properties or temporary events. The low overall crime rate, despite these spikes, reinforces Bearsted's position as a relatively safe built-up area within Maidstone, where community engagement and local policing likely contribute to maintaining low levels of violent and property crime.

The most dramatic month-on-month change occurred in other theft, criminal damage and arson, and other crime, all of which rose from zero to one incident—a 100% increase. This spike, though small in absolute terms, highlights the potential for sudden fluctuations in low-frequency crime categories. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 28.6% (from 7 to 5), suggesting a possible reduction in targeted incidents during October. Anti-social behaviour remains significantly below the UK average (1.0 per 1,000 vs UK 1.3 per 1,000), a 21% gap that reflects Bearsted's lower prevalence of public disorder compared to the national average. The crime mix in Bearsted skews heavily towards anti-social behaviour (44.4% of total) and violence (27.8%), with property crimes making up only 16.7% (3 incidents). This contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. For residents, the most immediately relevant finding is the 100% increase in other theft, which may indicate a need for heightened vigilance around unsecured valuables during the autumn months. The absence of significant rises in property crime or violent crime suggests that Bearsted's overall safety remains intact, despite these isolated spikes.

Bearsted's crime rate in October 2025 (2.2 per 1,000) represents a 19.4% increase from the previous month's rate of 1.8 per 1,000, reflecting the impact of the month-on-month spikes in low-frequency crimes. On a daily basis, Bearsted recorded approximately 1 crime per day in October—a figure that, while low, underscores the potential for rapid changes in crime patterns over short periods. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 464 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to the UK average. This statistic provides context for local residents, illustrating that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in Bearsted is far lower than in many other areas. The population-scaled perspective further highlights Bearsted's safety: with 8,356 residents, the 18 total crimes reported in October equate to just 0.21% of the population being directly affected. This is a stark contrast to the UK average, where the crime rate is over three times higher. The relatively stable nature of Bearsted's crime profile, despite the recent spikes, suggests that the area's underlying factors—such as its compact built-up character and likely strong community networks—continue to play a role in maintaining low crime levels. The 19.4% monthly increase, while statistically significant, does not indicate a long-term trend but rather a temporary fluctuation in specific categories.