Sittingbourne Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Sittingbourne's crime profile in September 2025 reveals a clear dominance of violent over property crimes, a pattern that may be influenced by the area's characteristics and seasonal rhythms. The overall crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 is 4.1% below the UK average, placing the built-up area within Swale in a relatively safer position compared to the national benchmark. The most prevalent crime types include violence and sexual offences (36.6% of total incidents), anti-social behaviour (22.5%), and shoplifting (9.4%). This distribution suggests that public spaces and social hubs may be key sites for such offences, a trend consistent with the area's likely mix of residential and commercial zones. The seasonal context of September—marking the return to school and university for many residents—may contribute to the prominence of violent and anti-social crimes, as increased social activity and the presence of younger demographics could heighten tensions. However, the lower-than-UK-average rates for vehicle crime (50% below) and other theft (40% below) indicate that certain aspects of the area's infrastructure or community engagement may reduce opportunities for these types of offences. The balance between property and violent crimes in this month contrasts with the previous month, where anti-social behaviour was more prevalent, highlighting the dynamic nature of crime patterns in response to local and seasonal factors.

The balance between violent and property crimes in September reveals a marked dominance of violent incidents, with 151 violent crimes compared to 127 property crimes. This shift may reflect the impact of seasonal factors such as the start of the academic year, which can increase social interactions in public spaces. Among month-on-month changes, anti-social behaviour saw a significant 32.1% decrease, likely linked to the return of students to educational institutions and the associated reduction in unsupervised youth activity. Conversely, possession of weapons increased by 66.7%, a rise that could indicate heightened tensions in certain areas. The crime mix also shows distinct UK comparisons: violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000) are 1% above the UK average, while vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) is 50% below. For residents, the notable decrease in burglary (from 15 to 7 incidents) offers a tangible example of how targeted interventions or seasonal patterns may influence crime rates.

Sittingbourne's crime rate in September 2025 (7.1 per 1,000) represents a 14.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.4 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the seasonal transition into autumn, a period often associated with reduced outdoor activity and earlier curfews. Locally, the daily crime count averages 14 incidents per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 140 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure metric provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it remains lower than the UK average. The population context further clarifies the scale: with 57,859 residents, the 413 total crimes recorded equate to a relatively low proportion of the population. The reduction in anti-social behaviour (down 32.1%) and burglary (down 53.3%) suggests a possible correlation with the start of the academic term, which may have reduced opportunities for such crimes in public spaces.