Faversham Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Faversham’s November 2024 crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents marked a 1.3% decrease compared to the UK average, reflecting a relatively stable security profile for the built-up area within Swale. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (34.6% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.7%) and shoplifting (15.0%). This distribution highlights the ongoing challenge of managing public order and personal safety in a town with a mix of residential and commercial spaces. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter evenings—likely influenced patterns, with shoplifting surging as retailers faced high foot traffic. However, the most unexpected finding was the 450% spike in vehicle crime, which defies typical seasonal trends and may indicate a shift in criminal focus. While Faversham’s overall rate remains modest, the sharp rise in vehicle-related incidents underscores the need for vigilance in parking areas and transport hubs. The area’s crime profile appears shaped by its role as a commuter town with retail amenities, where opportunities for theft and disorder coexist with a generally low-risk environment. The combination of local factors and broader seasonal rhythms continues to define Faversham’s monthly crime picture, offering insights into how community dynamics interact with national trends.

November saw a dramatic 450% increase in vehicle crime, jumping from 2 to 11 incidents. This spike, while unexplained by the data, may partly reflect heightened activity around local car parks or increased vehicle movement during holiday shopping. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 52.0% (from 50 to 24), possibly linked to reduced public gatherings as November progressed. Shoplifting remained high, at 59% above the UK average (1.1 vs 0.7 per 1,000), likely driven by Black Friday promotions in Faversham’s retail hubs. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 52.4% (from 21 to 10), which may correlate with fewer Bonfire Night events or increased community vigilance. These shifts illustrate a dynamic crime profile where specific categories respond sharply to seasonal and commercial rhythms, even as the overall rate remains stable.

Faversham’s crime rate in November 2024 fell by 20.3% compared to October, dropping from 9.4 to 7.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as November’s shorter evenings and reduced foot traffic in retail areas may have curbed opportunities for certain crimes. Locally, the average resident faced a 1-in-134 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the month, a figure that contextualises the rate within the community’s daily life. On a daily basis, 5 crimes were recorded across the built-up area, reflecting a manageable but consistent presence of criminal activity. This daily figure contrasts with the UK’s broader patterns, though specific national comparisons for daily rates are not available. The population-scaled perspective underscores that Faversham’s crime profile remains relatively stable, with no single category dominating the statistics. The drop from October suggests that targeted interventions or natural seasonal lulls may have contributed to the reduction, though further analysis would be needed to confirm causality.