Edenbridge Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Edenbridge’s crime rate in August 2025 stood at 5.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure 28.4% below the UK average of 8.1. This decline continues a trend observed over recent months, reflecting a safer environment for the area’s 7,893 residents. The most prevalent category of crime was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 52.2% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 3.0 per 1,000. This is marginally above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 for the same category, indicating that while the overall rate is lower nationally, this specific type of crime remains a concern. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category, contributing 15.2% of incidents at a rate of 0.9 per 1,000—38% below the UK average. This suggests that local community engagement or policing efforts may be effectively reducing such disturbances. The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, likely influences crime patterns, with increased tourism potentially affecting burglary risks and empty homes becoming more vulnerable. However, the data shows a decrease in shoplifting and vehicle crime, which may be attributed to heightened security in retail areas or fewer vehicles on the road during the summer. Public order offences and criminal damage, though rising sharply, remain below the UK average, indicating that while these categories are growing locally, they are not yet at a national level. The overall picture is one of a relatively low crime environment with targeted areas for improvement, particularly in violent crimes and public order issues.

August 2025 saw a marked shift in Edenbridge’s crime profile, with several categories experiencing significant changes. Public order offences and criminal damage and arson both surged by 200%, rising from one incident each in July to three in August. This increase, while notable, remains below the UK average for these categories. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 66.7%, from three incidents in July to one in August, a decline that may reflect seasonal factors or improved retail security measures. Vehicle crime also fell by 60%, from five to two, a trend consistent with reduced summer traffic in the area. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 58.8%, from 17 to seven, a drop that aligns with the UK average for this category. Violent and sexual offences, however, remained slightly above the national benchmark, with a rate of 3.0 per 1,000 compared to the UK’s 2.9. This suggests that while the area is generally safer, targeted efforts may be needed to address persistent issues in this category. The contrast between rising public order incidents and falling theft-related crimes illustrates a combination of local conditions and seasonal influences.

Edenbridge's crime rate in August 2025 dropped by 14.8% compared to July, reflecting a continued decline in reported incidents. This brings the area’s rate to 5.8 per 1,000 residents, well below the UK average of 8.1. On a daily basis, the local figure stands at approximately one crime per day, a manageable frequency for a built-up area of 7,893 people. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 172 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of risk for local households. While this rate is lower than the UK average, certain crime types, such as violence and sexual offences, remain slightly above the national benchmark. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and public order offences are significantly under the UK average, suggesting local initiatives or community dynamics may be contributing to this trend. The decrease aligns with seasonal patterns typical of August, which often see reduced foot traffic in commercial areas and fewer opportunities for certain crimes. This context may partly explain the drop in shoplifting and vehicle crime, both of which saw notable declines. However, the rise in public order incidents and criminal damage warrants further observation to understand their underlying causes.