WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in East Downs, Swale

Comprehensive safety analysis for East Downs, localized within Swale.

Total Crimes

10

Annual Crime Rate

36.88per 1k
trending_up +2.0% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

2,766

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Vehicle Crime4
Anti-social Behaviour2
Violence & Sexual Offences2
Public Order1
Criminal Damage & Arson1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Newnham Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near The Street Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Northdown Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Otterden Road Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Hillside Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Throwley Road Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Box Lane Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Elverland Lane Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Meeson'S Close Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Swale district.

Local Rank

#1safest in Swale

National Safety

Top 22%Safest

City Average

96.36per 1k

Local Policing

Charing

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Local Priorities

Road safety issues.

Issued: 14 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 14 Apr 2026

Residential burglary.

Issued: 14 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 14 Apr 2026

Farm equipment thefts.

Issued: 14 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 14 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUL2

Discuss Local Priorities with Local beat Officer - 02/07/2026 at 13:00

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1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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The Hub - Wye, Ashford

AUG3

Key Priorities Discussion with Local Beat Officer

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9:00 AM — 10:00 AM

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Charing Playing Fields, Ashford

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