Minster (Swale) Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Minster (Swale)’s crime rate in November 2024 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 43.4% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This marked contrast with national trends underscores the area’s unique position within the broader crime profile. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (30.5% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (19.5%) and criminal damage and arson (17.1%). These figures suggest a combination of local dynamics, such as the area’s built-up character within Swale and its proximity to rural spaces, which may influence both property and violent crime patterns. Seasonal factors, including the timing of Bonfire Night and the start of Black Friday shopping, likely contributed to fluctuations in specific categories — for instance, the 57.1% drop in shoplifting could reflect reduced retail activity or altered consumer behaviour during the month. However, the 23% increase in criminal damage and arson above the UK average raises questions about local vulnerabilities, such as the potential for vandalism in sparsely populated areas or the impact of seasonal events on community safety. Overall, Minster’s crime profile highlights a balance between urban and rural influences, with the area’s lower-than-average rates indicating effective policing or community engagement strategies that mitigate broader national trends.

November 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary and public order offences both surging by 150% compared to October, reflecting a sharp increase in these categories. This rise contrasts with steep declines in vehicle crime (-62.5%) and shoplifting (-57.1%), which may align with seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic during darker evenings or changes in retail activity. Violence and sexual offences, though down 51% from October, still accounted for 30.5% of all crimes — a proportion 50% below the UK average for this category. The breakdown also highlights Minster’s underperformance in criminal damage and arson, which exceeded the UK average by 23%, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in local infrastructure or community resilience. For residents, the 150% increase in burglary is a critical insight, indicating the need for heightened vigilance in property security despite the overall downward trend in crime rates.

Minster (Swale) recorded a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents in November 2024, a 28.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.0 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as significantly safer than the UK average, which stands at 7.6 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly three crimes per day over the month, a figure that, while localised, contextualises the frequency of incidents for residents. Monthly exposure to crime here means that, over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for every 233 residents — a ratio that reflects the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national trends. When scaled to population size, Minster’s crime rate is 43.4% below the UK average, suggesting that factors such as community cohesion, local policing strategies, or the built environment may contribute to this disparity. The combination of lower property crime rates and a balanced distribution of violent and non-violent offences further supports the idea that the area’s characteristics, such as its rural-urban mix or demographic composition, play a role in maintaining this lower-than-average rate.