February 2026 Source: Police.uk
ME8 Crime Intelligence Report
ME8 recorded 231 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents. Crime has increased by 5.0% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 9.4% lower.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
231trending_up +5.0% vs last month
Crime Rate
4.5per 1k
Low Risk Active Postcodes
1,489
Within ME8 district
Swale
51,338
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Melody Close Map | total: 6 Violence and sexual offences: 5 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 6 |
| Hartley Mews Map | total: 6 Anti-social behaviour: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 6 |
| Derwent Way Map | total: 5 Burglary: 4 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 5 |
| Parking Area Map | total: 5 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Burglary: 1 | 5 |
| Longley Road Map | total: 5 Anti-social behaviour: 2 Shoplifting: 2 | 5 |
| Cranford Close Map | total: 5 Anti-social behaviour: 3 Drugs: 2 | 5 |
| Supermarket Map | total: 5 Anti-social behaviour: 3 Robbery: 1 | 5 |
| Sherlodge Mews Map | total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 4 |
| Petrol Station Map | total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 4 |
| Kendal Way Map | total: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 3 Other theft: 1 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
106
45.9%
Anti-social Behaviour
33
14.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
19
8.2%
Vehicle Crime
18
7.8%
Other Theft
15
6.5%
Drug Offences
10
4.3%
Burglary
9
3.9%
Shoplifting
8
3.5%
Other Crime
5
2.2%
Public Order
4
1.7%
Weapons Possession
3
1.3%
Robbery
1
0.4%
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Month-on-Monthtrending_up +5.0%
Year-on-Yeartrending_down -9.4%
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