Crime Rate in Milton Regis: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milton Regis

The total recorded crimes in Milton Regis, Swale, UK in May 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milton Regis crime rate of 9.12 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 Milton Regis, encompassing approximately 12,944 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (440.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
Milton Regis Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 28
  • Staple Close with total crimes: 12
  • Tribune Drive with total crimes: 10

How safe is Milton Regis?

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

  • Relative to Swale:

    • In 2024, Milton Regis reported a higher crime volume than the Swale average, with 841 crimes compared to 742. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Milton Regis witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

    • In 2023, Milton Regis experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swale average, with 910 crimes compared to 695. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Milton Regis witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swale, Milton Regis has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Milton Regis Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Milton Regis has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 9.12 ranking 3th out of 23 in the Swale, UK

In 2024, the total Milton Regis crimes were 841. The crime rate of Milton Regis in 2024 was 64.97 (year) or 5.41 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Swale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Milton Regis were around 910 crimes with yearly crime rate of 70.30 (year) or 5.86 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Swale.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Milton Regis)CrimesRank (Milton Regis)CrimesRank (Milton Regis)
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
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 Downs8 24137 24134 24

Milton Regis Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 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 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 202515
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 202411
September 20246
August 20248
July 202413
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20258
March 20259
February 20253
January 202510
December 20245
November 202411
October 20246
September 20243
August 202412
July 20249
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202516
March 202523
February 202515
January 202523
December 202418
November 202424
October 202420
September 202426
August 202415
July 202425
June 202450
May 202420

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 202523
December 20248
November 202420
October 20243
September 202415
August 202415
July 202410
June 202422
May 202422

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
January 202514
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20244
June 20248

High Crime Locations Milton Regis in May 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting22
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Staple Close (Map)
Total12
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Tribune Drive (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Vicarage Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
5. Saffron Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Musgrave Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Invicta Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Dobbie Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Prentis Quay (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Trinity Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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