Faversham Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Faversham’s crime rate in June 2024 stood at 7.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 12.2% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure marks one of the lowest rates in the built-up area’s recent history, reflecting a combination of seasonal and local factors. The most significant category by volume was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.4% of total crimes. This category was 9% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Faversham’s character as a relatively quiet coastal town with a focus on residential and small business activity. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 21.1% of all crimes, though it was 7% above the UK average, possibly reflecting the area’s mix of older housing stock and community dynamics. Public order offences, at 8.8% of total crimes, were 2% below the UK average, a contrast that may be explained by the town’s limited nightlife and the start of the summer season, which typically sees reduced public disorder. The seasonal context of June—longer days, the beginning of the tourism season, and warmer weather—likely influenced the crime profile, with property-related offences such as burglary and vehicle crime declining sharply. These trends align with Faversham’s broader pattern of lower crime rates compared to the UK average, though the reasons for this gap remain a subject of ongoing analysis.

June 2024 saw a dramatic 100% increase in robbery, with incidents rising from one to two. This spike, though small in absolute terms, highlights a potential shift in criminal behaviour. Meanwhile, burglary fell sharply by 66.7%, dropping from 15 to 5 cases, a decline consistent with seasonal factors such as increased daylight and warmer weather. Vehicle crime also dropped by 53.8%, likely due to reduced opportunities for theft during the summer months. The breakdown of crime types reveals a notable contrast with national trends: violence and sexual offences (35.4% of total crimes) were 9% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (21.1% of total crimes) was 7% above. This mix suggests a combination of local dynamics, with public order offences remaining stable despite the overall crime rate decline. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the significant drop in burglary, which may indicate improved security measures or a seasonal deterrent effect.

Faversham’s crime rate in June 2024 fell to 7.2 per 1,000 residents, a 24.6% decline from the previous month’s rate of 9.5 per 1,000. This drop positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the UK, with a crime rate 12.2% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of five crimes per day, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 140 residents over the course of the month. Considering Faversham’s population of 20,534, this means fewer than 1 in 100 residents faced a crime in June—a stark contrast to the UK average, where the rate is higher. The decline in property-related crimes, particularly burglary and vehicle crime, suggests a possible shift in criminal activity patterns. The reduction in burglary, which fell by 66.7% compared to May, may reflect improved community engagement or seasonal factors, such as increased daylight hours deterring break-ins.