Faversham Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Faversham's January 2024 crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents positioned it 23% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a disparity that highlights the area's relative safety compared to national trends. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (43 cases, 36.8% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (14 cases, 12.0%) and shoplifting (13 cases, 11.1%). This distribution reflects the combination of local factors, including the built-up nature of the area, which may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crimes, and seasonal influences, such as reduced retail footfall in January. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000) was 19% higher than Faversham's rate, suggesting that the area's lower violent crime levels could be attributed to community characteristics or effective local policing. Conversely, criminal damage and arson in Faversham (0.7 per 1,000) exceeded the UK average by 23%, indicating challenges in addressing property-related offences despite the area's overall lower crime profile. Seasonal context further complicates this picture: January, a post-holiday period with shorter days and fewer outdoor activities, likely curtailed opportunities for crimes such as public order offences and anti-social behaviour, which were both significantly below UK averages. These patterns underscore the importance of considering both geographic and temporal factors when analysing crime trends in Faversham.

January 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with bicycle theft surging by 100% compared to December, marking a sharp increase from zero to two incidents. This rise may reflect seasonal patterns, such as increased cycling during colder months or changes in local traffic management. Shoplifting also rose by 30%, from 10 to 13 cases, potentially linked to post-holiday retail activity or targeted campaigns by offenders. Conversely, public order offences declined by 33%, from three to two incidents, suggesting a possible reduction in disruptive behaviour during the month. Faversham's rate for violence and sexual offences (2.1 per 1,000) was 19% below the UK average, a statistic that may be influenced by the area's demographic profile or community-focused policing strategies. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson saw a 33% decrease, from 21 to 14 cases, though this category still remained 23% above the UK average, indicating persistent challenges in this specific area of law enforcement.

Faversham's crime rate in January 2024 (5.7 per 1,000 residents) marked an 18.1% decline from the previous month's rate of 7.0 per 1,000, reflecting a notable shift in local crime dynamics. This reduction aligns with the seasonal context of January, a period typically characterised by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may limit opportunities for certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day, a figure that, while consistent with previous months, highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 176 residents underscores the comparatively low risk profile of Faversham compared to larger urban centres. This statistic, when contextualised against the UK average, illustrates the area's broader safety relative to national trends, though it is essential to acknowledge that local factors—such as community engagement initiatives or geographic isolation—may play a role in sustaining these lower rates.