Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Swale, UK in May 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.18 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Market Street with total crimes: 6
  • Elliots Place with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Abbey has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 0.97 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)
Sheerness250 13,076 12,788 1
Roman160 21,972 22,198 2
Queenborough and Halfway90 51,003 4999 3
Sheppey East111 41,457 3888 5
Milton Regis118 3841 6910 4
Murston89 6866 5885 6
Sheppey Central57 10809 7600 10
Chalkwell54 11726 9845 8
Minster Cliffs66 8561 12439 13
Homewood60 9677 10668 9
Teynham and Lynsted47 12474 15558 11
Watling43 15563 11532 12
The Meads36 18547 13351 17
Borden and Grove Park46 13522 14417 15
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch43 14460 16421 14
Kemsley36 17447 17391 16
Priory42 16388 18306 22
Woodstock33 19298 21340 18
Boughton and Courtenay29 21385 19334 19
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow22 22266 22332 20
St Ann's31 20369 20326 21
West Downs10 23173 23149 23
East Downs8 24137 24134 24

Abbey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20258
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20249
September 20244
August 202412
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20248
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 194 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 20258
March 202511
February 202516
January 202512
December 202413
November 20249
October 202425
September 20244
August 202426
July 202425
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20257
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202514
March 202526
February 202521
January 202516
December 202418
November 202422
October 202417
September 20249
August 202427
July 202417
June 202446
May 202424

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 20258
February 20259
January 20257
December 20247
November 20249
October 202410
September 202410
August 202410
July 20249
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Abbey in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting17
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Market Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Elliots Place (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Water Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
6. Park Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Preston Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
8. Cyprus Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
9. Middle Row (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
10. Gordon Square (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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