Crime in Littlestone-on-Sea: statistics, rates and trends

225 crimes were recorded in Littlestone-on-Sea in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 118 reports (52% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Littlestone-on-Sea has the 1,306th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Littlestone-on-Sea was highest in the year to July 2019 (367 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (215). Over the whole period it fell 24%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Littlestone-on-Sea over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it.

Violence and sexual offences in Littlestone-on-Sea

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Littlestone-on-Sea recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 52.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Littlestone-on-Sea

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Littlestone-on-Sea recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Littlestone-on-Sea

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Littlestone-on-Sea recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Littlestone-on-Sea

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Littlestone-on-Sea recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Littlestone-on-Sea

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Littlestone-on-Sea recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Littlestone-on-Sea

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Littlestone-on-Sea recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Littlestone-on-Sea

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Littlestone-on-Sea recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Littlestone-on-Sea

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Littlestone-on-Sea recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Littlestone-on-Sea

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Littlestone-on-Sea recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Littlestone-on-Sea

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Littlestone-on-Sea recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Littlestone-on-Sea

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Littlestone-on-Sea recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Littlestone-on-Sea, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Littlestone-on-Sea.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Littlestone-on-Sea over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Littlestone-on-Sea over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Littlestone-on-Sea has an estimated population of 5,671. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Littlestone-on-Sea sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Littlestone-on-Sea. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.