Edenbridge Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 7,893, Edenbridge recorded 71 crimes in June 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.0 per 1,000 residents. This figure places the area 9.8% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a disparity that reflects a combination of local factors and broader regional trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.7% of all reported incidents (31 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.5%) and public order offences (12.7%). The seasonal context of June—a time when summer activities begin to take shape—may contribute to the dynamics observed. Violence and sexual offences, while showing a 27.9% month-on-month decrease, remain high compared to the UK average. This suggests that while there may be short-term improvements in certain areas, systemic issues persist. The sharp rise in shoplifting and possession of weapons, though not reflected in the overall rate, highlights specific vulnerabilities. The presence of public order offences at 80% above the UK average may indicate pressures related to local events or environmental factors, though the data does not provide explicit causal links. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime and other theft, which are 78% and 48% below the UK average respectively, contrast with the higher rates of property-related crimes, indicating a combination of local conditions that warrant further analysis.

June 2024 saw a 250% increase in shoplifting incidents, rising from 2 to 7 cases, a shift that may reflect seasonal retail activity or targeted efforts by offenders. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 27.9%, from 43 to 31 cases, marking a significant downward trend that could indicate the effectiveness of recent policing initiatives or natural fluctuations in crime patterns. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Edenbridge (3.9 per 1,000) remains 41% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in this category. Possession of weapons also rose sharply, with a 100% increase from 0 to 3 cases, a figure that is 471% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This anomaly deserves closer attention, though no direct causal factors are evident from the data provided.

Edenbridge's crime rate in June 2024 fell to 9.0 per 1,000 residents, an 18.3% decline from the previous month's rate of 11.0 per 1,000. This reduction, while notable, still leaves the area 9.8% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day in June, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in specific areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 111 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively small scale of crime in this built-up area. When contextualised against the population of 7,893, this rate suggests that most residents experience a low likelihood of direct involvement in criminal activity, though localised spikes in certain crime types remain a concern.