Sittingbourne Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Sittingbourne's crime rate in July 2025 reached 10.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 18.6% above the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This figure reflects a persistent challenge for the area, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 30.7% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 26.0% and criminal damage and arson at 11.4%. The seasonal context of July—characterised by school holidays, peak tourism, and festivals—likely contributes to patterns observed in the data. Anti-social behaviour, which is 68% above the UK average, may be linked to the area's built-up zones and increased public activity during the summer months. Similarly, the high rate of criminal damage and arson, 97% above the UK average, could be influenced by the presence of both commercial and residential properties in the town. Violence and sexual offences, though slightly above the UK average by 2%, remain a significant concern, tied to the convergence of local and tourist populations during the peak summer season. While direct causation, the interplay of these factors suggests that seasonal dynamics play a notable role in shaping crime trends. The area's position as a largely rural region with built-up zones may also influence crime patterns, with higher concentrations of property crime in more densely populated areas and different challenges in more isolated regions.

July 2025 saw the most dramatic month-on-month change in vehicle crime, which surged by 92.9% from 14 to 27 incidents. This sharp increase may be linked to the summer festival season and increased traffic in the area. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 36.6%, from 112 to 153 incidents, a figure 68% above the UK average. This could reflect the impact of prolonged school holidays and higher footfall in public spaces during July. Conversely, robbery rates fell by 36.4%, from 11 to 7 incidents, marking one of the most significant decreases in the dataset. This decline may be partially explained by the reduced presence of vulnerable individuals in public spaces during the summer months. The data also shows that anti-social behaviour remains high in Sittingbourne compared to the UK average, with a 68% gap, while public order offences are 22% below the UK average. These contrasting trends highlight the complexity of local crime dynamics, where factors such as tourism, local events, and seasonal demographics interact to shape different crime categories in distinct ways.

Sittingbourne's crime rate in July 2025 increased by 5.7% compared to the previous month, rising from 9.6 to 10.2 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend is reflected in the daily crime context, with an average of 19 crimes reported per day across the 31-day period. For residents, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 98 residents over the course of the month, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population of 57,859. While the overall rate is 18.6% above the UK average, the month-on-month changes reveal a more nuanced picture. For instance, the 92.9% increase in vehicle crime contrasts sharply with the 36.4% decrease in robbery, illustrating how different crime types respond to seasonal and situational factors. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the disproportionate impact of certain offences: anti-social behaviour, which is 68% above the UK average, may place additional pressure on local services and community cohesion. These figures, while not directly comparable to national trends, provide a clear snapshot of how local conditions shape the crime profile in Sittingbourne during the summer months.