Staplehurst Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Staplehurst's crime profile in November 2024 reveals a nuanced balance between property and violent crime, with 17 violent incidents and 16 property-related offences. This near-parity contrasts with broader UK trends, where violent crime typically dominates. The area's overall crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents is 13.2% below the UK average of 7.6, suggesting a relatively safer environment. Violence and sexual offences, though slightly lower than the UK average, remain the most prevalent category, accounting for 38.6% of all incidents. This may reflect the area's social dynamics, including the presence of retail hubs and community spaces that draw both residents and visitors. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday may have influenced patterns, with increased public gatherings contributing to violence and sexual offences. Conversely, property crimes like burglary and criminal damage saw sharp increases, linked to the holiday season's economic pressures. Anti-social behaviour, at 15.9% of all incidents, highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining community order. The area's lower crime rate compared to the UK average may be attributed to its smaller population and rural-adjacent setting, though localized spikes in certain categories warrant further scrutiny.

November 2024 saw a stark shift in crime patterns, with burglary increasing by 200% compared to the previous month, reflecting a surge in 3 reported incidents. Robbery, previously absent, emerged as a new category with one incident, while criminal damage and arson rose by 66.7% to 5 cases. This uptick in property-related crimes contrasts with a 15% decline in violence and sexual offences, which remained at 17 incidents—3% below the UK average. Vehicle crime plummeted by 75%, from 4 to 1, likely influenced by reduced holiday shopping activity. Shoplifting fell by 50%, but burglary's sharp rise may signal vulnerabilities in residential security. These fluctuations highlight the area's susceptibility to seasonal dynamics, such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday, which may have temporarily altered crime hotspots.

Staplehurst's crime rate in November 2024 fell to 6.6 per 1,000 residents, a 4.4% decrease from the previous month's 6.9. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as November typically sees reduced outdoor activity due to shorter days and colder weather. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's relatively stable security environment. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 153 residents, a rate that underscores the rarity of incidents in a community of 6,718 people. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average when scaled to population size, though specific categories like burglary and robbery show marked deviations from national norms. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a significantly lower risk of encountering crime compared to the UK average, though localized spikes in certain categories demand closer attention.