Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Swale, UK in July 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.17 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Abbey, encompassing approximately 450,991 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-25.81% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Millfield Road with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

How safe is Abbey?

To understand the safety of Abbey, we need to analyze Abbey crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Swale:

    • In 2024, Abbey reported a higher crime volume than the Swale average, with 795 crimes compared to 742. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Abbey witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

    • In 2023, Abbey experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swale average, with 876 crimes compared to 695. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Abbey witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swale, Abbey has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Abbey Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Abbey has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 5th out of 23 in the Swale, UK

In 2024, the total Abbey crimes were 795. The crime rate of Abbey in 2024 was 10.76 (year) or 0.90 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Swale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abbey were around 876 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.63 (year) or 0.89 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Swale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)
Sheerness255 13,076 12,788 1
Roman161 31,972 22,198 2
Sheppey East161 21,457 3888 5
Queenborough and Halfway77 61,003 4999 3
Milton Regis76 7841 6910 4
Murston91 4866 5885 6
Sheppey Central74 8809 7600 10
Chalkwell61 10726 9845 8
Homewood49 14677 10668 9
Watling62 9563 11532 12
Teynham and Lynsted48 15474 15558 11
St Ann's54 11369 20326 21
Minster Cliffs48 16561 12439 13
Borden and Grove Park53 12522 14417 15
The Meads36 21547 13351 17
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch51 13460 16421 14
Kemsley46 17447 17391 16
Woodstock19 23298 21340 18
Priory45 18388 18306 22
Boughton and Courtenay42 20385 19334 19
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow44 19266 22332 20
West Downs22 22173 23149 23
East Downs12 24137 24134 24

Abbey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202510
May 202513
April 20259
March 20258
February 20259
January 20257
December 20247
November 20249
October 202410
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 163 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 202522
April 20258
March 202511
February 202516
January 202512
December 202413
November 20249
October 202425
September 20244
August 202426

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202531
May 202519
April 202514
March 202526
February 202521
January 202516
December 202418
November 202422
October 202417
September 20249
August 202427

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
August 20242

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20258
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20249
September 20244
August 202412

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20257
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Abbey in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Abbey postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Millfield Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
4. Cyprus Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Gatefield Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Market Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. St Saviour'S Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Nova Avenue (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Other theft1
9. B2041 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
10. Middle Row (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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