Crime Rate in East Downs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Downs

The total recorded crimes in East Downs, Swale, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Downs crime rate of 93.35 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 East Downs, encompassing approximately 85 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
East Downs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillside Road with total crimes: 2
  • Eastling Road with total crimes: 2
  • Newnham Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is East Downs?

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

  • Relative to Swale:

    • In 2024, East Downs demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swale average, with 137 crimes compared to 742.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, East Downs recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

    • In 2023, East Downs had fewer crimes than the Swale average, with 134 crimes compared to 695. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, East Downs recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swale, East Downs has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

East Downs Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Downs has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 93.35 ranking 24th out of 23 in the Swale, UK

In 2024, the total East Downs crimes were 137. The crime rate of East Downs in 2024 was 1598.60 (year) or 133.22 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Swale.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Downs were around 134 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1563.59 (year) or 130.30 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Swale.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Downs)CrimesRank (East Downs)CrimesRank (East Downs)
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
Abbey79 7795 8876 7
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 Downs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Possession of weapons also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20249
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20243

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations East Downs in May 2025

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

1. Hillside Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Eastling Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Newnham Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Faversham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Water Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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