Bearsted Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Bearsted during September 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and non-violent offences, offering insights into local dynamics. With a total crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents, Bearsted's figures are 75.7% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a markedly safer environment compared to national trends. The breakdown shows violence and sexual offences accounted for 46.7% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 40.0%, with property crimes making up just 6.7%. This skewed distribution suggests a focus on interpersonal and community-level issues rather than property-related incidents. The seasonal context of September—marking the start of the academic year and the transition to shorter evenings—may have influenced patterns. The lower-than-average rates for violence (69% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (40% below) indicate effective local measures or community characteristics that mitigate these issues. However, the absence of property crime trends above the UK average (which typically sees higher rates for such offences) raises questions about Bearsted's unique context, possibly tied to its built-up area status within Maidstone and potential demographic factors. The low overall rate, combined with the dominance of violent and anti-social incidents, suggests a community where interpersonal conflicts and public order management are central concerns, requiring targeted approaches to address root causes without overcomplicating the picture.

September 2025 saw notable shifts in Bearsted's crime mix, with a 41.7% decrease in violent and sexual offences compared to the previous month, reducing their share from 75% to 46.7% of total crimes. This decline aligns with the 55.8% drop in the overall crime rate (from 4.1 to 1.8 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour also fell by 40%, from 10 to 6 incidents, suggesting possible seasonal or event-driven factors. Conversely, public order offences surged by 100%, rising from zero to one reported case—a statistically insignificant change but worth noting given the category's typically low incidence. Bearsted's violence rate (0.8 per 1,000) is 69% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), a stark contrast to the national trend where violence often dominates. The absence of property crime increases, despite the UK average for such offences being 0.4 per 1,000, may reflect Bearsted's specific characteristics, such as lower foot traffic or effective local deterrence. Residents might find the 75.7% gap to the UK average particularly noteworthy, as it highlights the area's relative safety despite the prominence of certain crime types.

Bearsted's September 2025 crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 represents a 55.8% decrease from the previous month's 4.1 per 1,000, underscoring a significant downward trend. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly 0 crimes per day across the 30-day period—a figure that, while locally specific, contextualises the low incidence of criminal activity in Bearsted compared to other areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 557 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low even when compared to the UK's broader context (though direct UK comparisons are not provided for this metric). With a population of 8,356, Bearsted's low crime rate suggests a community where the likelihood of encountering crime is minimal, even if certain types of incidents remain represented. This stark contrast to the UK average—where the national rate is 7.4 per 1,000—highlights Bearsted's unique position as a relatively secure built-up area within Maidstone. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces that, for most residents, the risk of experiencing crime remains low, though targeted awareness of the most common offence types (violence and anti-social behaviour) could help maintain this safety record.