Edenbridge Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2025, Edenbridge’s per-capita crime risk remained low, with a rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents—24.7% below the UK average. This figure, when translated to individual risk, means one in every 164 residents experienced a reported crime over the course of the month. The area’s crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35.4% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (14.6%) and vehicle crime (12.5%). The seasonal context of May, with its longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, likely contributes to the prominence of violent crimes, as public spaces become more active during this time. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and public order offences were 44% and 48% below the UK average, respectively, potentially reflecting effective community policing or the area’s character as a commuter suburb with lower levels of public disorder. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted slightly, with property offences making up 43.8% of the total (21 incidents) compared to 35.4% for violent crimes. This suggests that while personal safety remains a concern, property-related risks are proportionally lower than in the UK as a whole. The data also highlights a 22% gap below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which may indicate the success of local initiatives in reducing such incidents, though the exact drivers remain to be explored. Overall, Edenbridge’s crime picture illustrates a place where residents face a lower-than-average risk of encountering crime, even as specific categories like vehicle theft and criminal damage show localised fluctuations.

May 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Vehicle crime, which had not been reported in the previous month, surged to six incidents—a 100% increase. This jump may partly explain the shift in the property-violent crime balance, as vehicle-related offences rose sharply. Other theft also saw a 100% increase, from zero to three cases, reflecting potential vulnerabilities in local security practices. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 66.7%, from six to two, possibly linked to reduced outdoor socialising during the month. Criminal damage and arson in Edenbridge were 50% above the UK average, with seven incidents reported. This anomaly contrasts with the UK’s average of 0.6 per 1,000, suggesting local factors—such as the area’s built-up environment or seasonal activity—could be influencing this category. For residents, the 100% increase in vehicle crime serves as a concrete reminder to secure vehicles during longer evenings, a seasonal trend tied to May’s extended daylight hours.

Edenbridge’s crime rate rose slightly in May 2025, from 5.8 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents, a 4.3% increase. This shift, though modest, reflects the dynamic nature of local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two reported crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the risk in everyday terms. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 164 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. With a population of 7,893, this monthly exposure translates to a manageable risk for most residents, though the increase in vehicle crime and other theft warrants attention. The population context further underscores that even with a rise in certain categories, Edenbridge remains significantly safer than the UK average, with its overall rate 24.7% lower. This comparison positions the area as a place where residents are less likely to encounter crime than the national average, though localised shifts in specific categories require monitoring.