Crime Rate in Homewood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Homewood

The total recorded crimes in Homewood, Swale, UK in March 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Homewood crime rate of 2.84 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 Homewood, encompassing approximately 19,701 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Homewood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Albany Road with total crimes: 6
  • Dover Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Homewood?

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

  • Relative to Swale:

    • In 2024, Homewood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swale average, with 677 crimes compared to 742.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Homewood witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Homewood had fewer crimes than the Swale average, with 668 crimes compared to 695. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Homewood witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Homewood Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Homewood has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 2.84 ranking 12th out of 23 in the Swale, UK

In 2024, the total Homewood crimes were 677. The crime rate of Homewood in 2024 was 34.36 (year) or 2.86 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Swale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Homewood were around 668 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.91 (year) or 2.83 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Swale.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swale)CrimesRank (Swale)CrimesRank (Swale)
Sheerness224 13,076 12,788 1
Roman162 21,972 22,198 2
Queenborough and Halfway73 51,003 4999 3
Sheppey East117 31,457 3888 5
Milton Regis69 7841 6910 4
Murston74 4866 5885 6
Sheppey Central72 6809 7600 10
Abbey66 8795 8876 7
Chalkwell59 11726 9845 8
Priory64 9388 18306 22
Minster Cliffs61 10561 12439 13
Teynham and Lynsted39 17474 15558 11
Watling41 15563 11532 12
The Meads33 19547 13351 17
St Ann's56 13369 20326 21
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch44 14460 16421 14
Borden and Grove Park41 16522 14417 15
Kemsley37 18447 17391 16
Woodstock25 20298 21340 18
Boughton and Courtenay18 23385 19334 19
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow22 21266 22332 20
West Downs22 22173 23149 23
East Downs17 24137 24134 24

Homewood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202514
January 20258
December 202416
November 202414
October 202414
September 202412
August 202419
July 202415
June 202432
May 202427
April 202418

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 202418
September 20249
August 20248
July 202412
June 202416
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 202419
October 202420
September 20243
August 20248
July 202412
June 20248
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 202420
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Homewood in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Albany Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Dover Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. West Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Epps Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
6. Gibson Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Anselm Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Trotts Hall Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Capel Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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