Pembury Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Pembury’s crime profile in July 2025 reveals a marked dominance of violent and public order crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for nearly 60% of all recorded incidents. This stark contrast to the UK average, where such crimes constitute 41% of total offences, underscores a unique local dynamic. The area’s crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents, 14% below the UK average of 8.6, suggests a generally safer environment, but the nature of crimes committed tells a different story. Violence and sexual offences, at 4.3 per 1,000, are 41% higher than the UK average, likely influenced by the area’s seasonal context—July is a peak period for tourism, festivals, and outdoor events, which can amplify social interactions and potential conflicts. Public order offences, at 1.4 per 1,000, are 119% above the UK average, pointing to a possible correlation with the influx of visitors and the challenges of managing large crowds in a relatively compact built-up area. The relatively low rates of property crimes—only 6 incidents in total—suggest that burglary and vehicle crime are not significant concerns.4 per 1,000 is 400% above the UK average, an anomaly that may warrant further exploration. This mix of crime types highlights the need for targeted community engagement strategies, particularly in managing public spaces during peak summer activity. The seasonal rhythm of Pembury, with its blend of residential and tourist-oriented areas, appears to drive a pattern of crimes that diverges from broader UK trends.

July 2025 saw a 700% increase in public order crimes, rising from one to eight incidents. This surge, coupled with a 92.3% rise in violence and sexual offences, points to a shift in the crime mix towards more disruptive and personal crimes. Public order offences, now at 1.4 per 1,000, are 119% above the UK average, suggesting heightened tensions in public spaces during the summer. Possession of weapons also rose by 100%, reaching 0.4 per 1,000, a rate 400% above the UK average—a stark anomaly that may reflect local factors such as increased alcohol consumption or events. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and other crime both declined, with anti-social behaviour dropping by two-thirds. These decreases, though smaller in scale, indicate some areas of improvement. For residents, the 48.2% monthly increase in overall crime rates is a notable figure, even as the area remains below the UK average.

Pembury’s crime rate in July 2025 rose by 48.2% compared to June 2025, increasing from 5.0 to 7.4 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend contrasts with the area’s overall position below the UK average but highlights shifting patterns. Daily, Pembury saw roughly one crime reported per day in July, reflecting a local rhythm of activity during the summer season. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 134 residents—a figure that contextualises the scale of crime in relation to the population. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average (which is not provided for daily or monthly comparisons), the increase from the previous month suggests a need to monitor trends closely. The population of 5,777 residents means that crime rates are distributed across a relatively small community, making individual incidents more visible. This context helps residents understand the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives, though the overall rate remains lower than the UK average.