Snodland Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Snodland's crime profile in January 2025 reflects a mixed picture of stability and sharp localised spikes. The overall crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents places the built-up area 14.1% below the UK average, a consistent trend that highlights its relatively safer environment compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 28.8% of all incidents, though this rate remained 28% below the UK average. Shoplifting, however, stood out as a stark anomaly, with 19 incidents reported—a 142% increase over the UK average and a 216.7% rise from December. This surge, occurring during the post-holiday period, may be linked to reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which could have influenced both offender behaviour and police visibility. Anti-social behaviour (13.8% of incidents) and criminal damage (8.8%) followed. The seasonal context of January—marked by colder temperatures, shorter days, and post-Christmas retail patterns—likely contributed to the observed crime mix, with property crimes (56.3% of total incidents) dominating over violent crimes. Vehicle crime saw a 25% increase, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in local car parks or transport hubs. While the overall crime rate remains low, the shoplifting spike underscores the need for targeted interventions in retail areas, particularly during periods of reduced foot traffic.

Shoplifting emerged as the most dramatic monthly change, surging by 216.7% from six to 19 incidents—a figure 142% above the UK average. This spike contrasts sharply with declines in other theft (-57.1%) and burglary (-50%), both of which fell to their lowest levels since at least the previous year. The violent crime category, accounting for 28.8% of total incidents, remained 28% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Snodland's lower overall crime rate. Meanwhile, vehicle crime rose by 25%, though it still aligned closely with the UK average. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local retail dynamics, with the post-holiday period potentially contributing to the shoplifting surge. Residents may find the 142% UK deviation in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, highlighting a potential vulnerability in local retail security measures.

Snodland's crime rate in January 2025 remained slightly lower than December's 6.2 per 1,000, reflecting a 2.4% monthly decline. This small drop aligns with seasonal patterns typical of January, when reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours tend to curb outdoor crimes. Locally, the average resident faces a 1-in-164 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises risk within the area's population of 13,143. On a daily basis, three crimes were reported across the built-up area, a rate that, while consistent with prior months, remains lower than the UK average. This daily figure underscores Snodland's relatively stable crime environment compared to national trends, though specific categories like shoplifting show stark deviations from UK norms. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while overall exposure is low, certain crime types—particularly shoplifting—exhibit localised spikes that warrant closer examination in relation to local retail patterns.