Snodland Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Snodland's September 2024 crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents places it 29.9% below the UK average, a position that has been consistently maintained despite seasonal fluctuations. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 26.8% of all incidents, followed by vehicle crime (16.9%) and anti-social behaviour (12.7%). This distribution highlights a pattern where personal safety concerns remain a priority, though the area's rate of violent crime is 43% lower than the UK average. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return of students to local institutions and the transition from summer to autumn—may influence these trends. Vehicle crime, which saw a 300% increase in September, may be partially explained by the built-up nature of Snodland, where parking density and traffic flow create opportunities for such offences. Meanwhile, the sharp rise in 'Other crime' (up 500%) underscores the complexity of modern criminal activity, encompassing categories that are less immediately visible but no less impactful. These findings contrast with the area's strong performance in reducing anti-social behaviour, which fell by 52.6% compared to the previous month, suggesting that targeted community efforts may be contributing to a broader trend of crime reduction.

The most striking month-on-month change was a 500% increase in 'Other crime', rising from 1 to 6 incidents—a jump that far exceeds typical fluctuations. This category, which includes offences like fraud and cybercrime, saw a dramatic shift that warrants closer scrutiny, though no specific causes are identified in the data. Concurrently, vehicle crime surged by 300%, reflecting a 9-fold increase from 3 to 12 incidents. This rise may be linked to increased parking activity in the built-up area, though seasonal factors such as university freshers returning in September could also play a role. In contrast, anti-social behaviour dropped by 52.6% (from 19 to 9) and other theft fell by 80% (from 5 to 1), suggesting a possible seasonal reduction in low-level disorder. Violence and sexual offences remained below the UK average by 43%, with 1.5 per 1,000 residents in Snodland compared to the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000, indicating a persistent safety advantage in this category.

Snodland's crime rate in September 2024 (5.4 per 1,000) marks a 16.5% decrease from the previous month's 6.5 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend observed in recent months. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, reflecting a relatively low but consistent level of criminal activity. When scaled to the local population of 13,143, this translates to one reported crime for every 185 residents over the course of September. This monthly exposure figure provides context for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime remains comparatively low. While the rate is 29.9% below the UK average, local factors such as the area's built-up nature and proximity to Tonbridge and Malling may contribute to its distinct crime profile. The reduction in crime appears to align with seasonal patterns, as September typically sees a shift in activity levels following the summer months.