Crime Rate in Homewood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Homewood

The total recorded crimes in Homewood, Swale, UK in July 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Homewood crime rate of 2.49 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Homewood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Dover Street with total crimes: 5
  • Manor Grove 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 areas in the Swale.

    • 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 areas in the Swale.

  • 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 July 2025 the Homewood has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 2.49 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Homewood)CrimesRank (Homewood)CrimesRank (Homewood)
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
Abbey77 5795 8876 7
Sheppey Central74 8809 7600 10
Chalkwell61 10726 9845 8
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

Homewood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 202510
April 20254
March 202510
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202517
May 202522
April 202510
March 202520
February 202514
January 20258
December 202416
November 202414
October 202414
September 202412
August 202419

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 20258
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 202418
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
August 20241

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 202419
October 202420
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20253
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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

High Crime Locations Homewood in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Dover Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Manor Grove (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. West Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Albany Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Valenciennes Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Laburnum Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Anselm Close (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bell Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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