Staplehurst Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Staplehurst’s July 2024 crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents places it 53.6% below the UK average of 8.4, a disparity that underscores its status as one of the safest built-up areas in the country. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (34.6% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (34.6%), both of which remain well below the UK averages. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.3 per 1,000, are 54% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour, also at 1.3 per 1,000, is 10% below national levels. This suggests a community that, despite its relatively small size, manages to mitigate risks associated with urban areas. July’s peak summer season, marked by school holidays and tourism, may have influenced crime patterns: higher anti-social behaviour could reflect increased foot traffic, while the drop in violence and sexual offences might align with reduced youth presence. However, the 100% increase in shoplifting and other crime highlights vulnerabilities, linked to unmonitored retail areas or transient populations. The overall rate, though low, remains a reminder that even in safe areas, targeted interventions may be necessary for specific crime types.

July 2024 saw notable shifts in Staplehurst’s crime profile, with shoplifting and other crime both increasing by 100% compared to the previous month, rising from zero to one incident each. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 28.6%, from seven to nine cases, potentially linked to the summer tourism peak. Conversely, public order offences fell sharply by 66.7%, from three to one, possibly reflecting the impact of local festivals or community policing efforts. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34.6% of all crimes, dropped by 55% from 20 to nine cases, a decline that may align with the school holiday period reducing youth-related incidents. These changes highlight a dynamic crime profile, with specific categories like shoplifting (71% below UK average) and public order offences (69% below UK average) standing out as areas where Staplehurst significantly underperforms nationally, while others, such as violence and sexual offences, show marked improvement.

Staplehurst’s crime rate in July 2024 fell to 3.9 per 1,000 residents, a 40.9% drop from the previous month’s 6.6 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with its rate 53.6% below the national average of 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported per day over July, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 6,718. Monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 258 residents, a ratio that underscores the area’s relatively secure environment. Compared to the UK average, Staplehurst’s residents face significantly lower risks, particularly in categories like shoplifting (71% below the UK average) and public order offences (69% below). These figures suggest that local factors—such as community engagement or seasonal activities—may contribute to the area’s consistent safety record, even during peak summer months.