Crime Rate in Kemsley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kemsley

The total recorded crimes in Kemsley, Swale, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kemsley crime rate of 2.74 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 Kemsley, encompassing approximately 13,154 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Kemsley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Samuel Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Liege Close with total crimes: 5
  • Ridham Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Kemsley?

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

  • Relative to Swale:

    • In 2024, Kemsley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swale average, with 447 crimes compared to 742.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kemsley recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

    • In 2023, Kemsley had fewer crimes than the Swale average, with 391 crimes compared to 695. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kemsley recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kemsley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kemsley has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 2.74 ranking 17th out of 23 in the Swale, UK

In 2024, the total Kemsley crimes were 447. The crime rate of Kemsley in 2024 was 33.98 (year) or 2.83 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Swale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kemsley were around 391 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.72 (year) or 2.48 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Swale.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kemsley)CrimesRank (Kemsley)CrimesRank (Kemsley)
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
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

Kemsley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 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 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20251
March 20257
February 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20245
August 202412
July 20245
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20258
March 202525
February 202515
January 202520
December 202416
November 202412
October 202420
September 202415
August 202412
July 202412
June 202418
May 202413

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20248
November 20246
October 20242
September 20248
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20244

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

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Kemsley in May 2025

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

1. Samuel Drive (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Liege Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Ridham Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Merleburgh Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
5. Walsby Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Ypres Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Colfe Way (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Beauvoir Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Aylewyn Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Eadred Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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