Edenbridge Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Edenbridge's crime rate in April 2025 stood at 5.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 24.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This lower rate is driven by a significant drop in shoplifting, which fell by 66.7% from 9 to 3 incidents, and a 66.7% reduction in burglary, from 3 to 1. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (28.3% of total), anti-social behaviour (26.1%), and criminal damage and arson (17.4%). These patterns may reflect the area's character as a built-up area within Sevenoaks, where public spaces and community interactions are frequent. The seasonal context of April—Easter holidays and spring weather—likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, which may have influenced public order offences. While violence and sexual offences decreased by 60.6% compared to March, they still account for 1.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure 35% below the UK average. This suggests that while overall crime trends are positive, specific categories like anti-social behaviour (1.5 per 1,000) remain 13% above the UK average, indicating areas for targeted attention. The interplay between local demographics and seasonal rhythms appears to shape these trends, with no single factor explaining the full picture.

April 2025 saw a 500% increase in public order offences, rising from 1 to 6 incidents. This sharp rise, while below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, is 48% higher locally and may be linked to Easter-related gatherings or increased foot traffic in public spaces. Theft from the person also doubled, with one reported incident, a figure that is 38% below the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. Violent crimes fell by 60.6% compared to March, with 13 incidents reported, down from 33. This aligns with the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, though Edenbridge remains 35% below that benchmark. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.5 per 1,000, is 13% above the UK average and may reflect seasonal patterns of increased social interaction during the Easter period. These shifts illustrate the dynamic nature of local crime trends, where some categories decline sharply while others rise unexpectedly.

Edenbridge's crime rate in April 2025 (5.8 per 1,000 residents) marks a 41.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 9.9 per 1,000. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, with a 24.7% gap. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of 2 crimes reported each day, translating to one reported crime for every 172 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, the mix of crime types shows notable variations. For instance, public order offences surged by 500% compared to March, a shift that may reflect seasonal patterns linked to Easter and increased outdoor activity. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Edenbridge's lower overall rate is partly due to a sharp reduction in shoplifting and burglary, though anti-social behaviour remains 13% above the UK average. These figures underscore the importance of localised context in understanding crime trends, as national averages may not fully capture regional nuances.