Faversham Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

December 2024 marked a month of relative stability for Faversham’s overall crime rate, which remained at 7.5 per 1,000 — 5.6% above the UK average. This rate, while slightly higher than the national figure, aligns with the area’s status as a built-up district within a rural setting, where population density may influence reporting rates. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.0%) and shoplifting (12.3%). These patterns may be linked to the area’s characteristics, such as its town centre’s retail presence, which likely contributes to shoplifting, and its proximity to rural spaces, which may influence anti-social behaviour. Seasonal factors also played a role, with the festive period and darker evenings exacerbating incidents of violence and theft. The UK comparison highlights specific disparities: while Faversham’s shoplifting rate is 58% above the national average, burglary and vehicle crime are 35% and 50% below, respectively. This divergence suggests that local factors, such as the absence of major highways or commuter hubs, may reduce vehicle-related crimes. The data also shows that Faversham’s violent crime rate is significantly higher than the UK average, a trend that may reflect the dynamics of a small built-up area with limited policing resources. As the year closes, these patterns offer insights into the interplay between geography, seasonality, and crime in Faversham.

December 2024 saw a 200% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This sharp rise, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as increased social gatherings during the festive period. Theft from the person and robbery both doubled compared to November, with one incident each in December, a stark contrast to their absence in the previous month. These increases could be linked to the darker evenings and the presence of empty homes over the holidays, which may create opportunities for opportunistic crimes. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 63.6%, dropping from 11 to 4 incidents. This decline may be attributed to reduced traffic during the Christmas holiday period, as well as potential increases in vehicle security measures. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson decreased by 20%, from 10 to 8 incidents, reflecting seasonal lulls in vandalism during the busy festive season. Faversham’s violent crime rate remains higher than the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 3.3 per 1,000 — 29% above the national figure — a trend consistent with the area’s built-up nature and potential for conflicts in public spaces.

Faversham's crime rate remained stable at 7.5 per 1,000 in December 2024, matching the rate from November. This consistency suggests no significant shift in overall criminal activity, though local patterns may still reflect seasonal influences. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 5 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 133 residents, a monthly aggregate that provides a broader perspective on exposure. This rate, while slightly above the UK average, aligns with the area’s built-up nature within a rural district, where higher concentrations of population may contribute to more frequent reporting. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Faversham’s crime burden is distributed across its 20,534 residents, with no single category dominating the statistics. Comparisons to the UK average reveal that while Faversham’s overall rate is 5.6% higher than the national figure, specific crime types show divergent trends, such as shoplifting being 58% above the UK average but burglary 35% below. These variations reflect local factors, including the retail presence in Faversham’s town centre, which likely drives shoplifting incidents.