Snodland Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Snodland’s overall crime rate in January 2026 stood at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.5% below the UK average of 6.8. This figure reflects a mix of crime types, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 34.1% of total incidents (30 cases) and anti-social behaviour making up 29.6% (26 cases). The area’s crime profile in January aligns with seasonal patterns, as the post-holiday period typically sees reduced retail footfall and fewer outdoor activities. This context may help explain the lower-than-average rate for violent crime, which is 2.3 per 1,000 compared to the UK average of 2.5. However, the high incidence of anti-social behaviour—2.0 per 1,000, 115% above the UK average—suggests a concentration of incidents in specific public spaces or residential areas. The breakdown also reveals rising concerns in drug-related crimes (0.5 per 1,000, 79% above UK average) and shoplifting (0.7 per 1,000, 23% above UK average), both of which may be influenced by the area’s built-up nature and proximity to larger towns. These patterns highlight the need for targeted interventions in high-risk zones, particularly for anti-social behaviour and drug-related activity, while the relatively low violent crime rate could indicate effective community policing or social cohesion in certain parts of Snodland. The seasonal context of January—shorter days, colder temperatures, and post-holiday lulls—likely contributes to the observed trends, though local factors such as the presence of retail hubs or public amenities may also play a role in shaping the area’s crime picture.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in January 2026 was the 100% increase in shoplifting, which rose from zero to nine reported incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, marks a stark departure from the previous month and may reflect seasonal shifts in retail activity or targeted retail theft strategies. Concurrently, drug-related crimes rose by 75% (from four to seven), a jump that could indicate increased illicit activity during the post-holiday period. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell by 27.8% (from 36 to 26), due to reduced public gatherings during colder weather. Snodland’s rate for violence and sexual offences (2.3 per 1,000) is 8% below the UK average, suggesting a relatively lower incidence of violent crime compared to other areas. This contrast with the 115% above UK average for anti-social behaviour underscores the uneven distribution of crime types within the built-up area.

Snodland’s crime rate in January 2026 fell by 4.3% compared to December 2025, dropping from 7.0 to 6.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of January, which often sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours curbing outdoor activity. Locally, the average resident faced roughly one reported crime for every 149 people over the month, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the built-up area’s population of 13,143. On a daily basis, approximately three crimes were reported each day, a rate that remains consistent with the area’s historical trends. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, the distribution of crime types reveals distinct local dynamics. For instance, anti-social behaviour rates in Snodland are 115% above the UK average, suggesting a concentration of incidents in specific neighbourhoods or public spaces that may warrant closer attention from local authorities.