Crime Rate in Milton Regis: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milton Regis

The total recorded crimes in Milton Regis, Swale, UK in July 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milton Regis crime rate of 5.87 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (9.68% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Milton Regis Crime Hotspots

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

  • Saffron Way with total crimes: 10
  • Tribune Drive with total crimes: 7
  • High Street with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Milton Regis has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 5.87 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Milton Regis)CrimesRank (Milton Regis)CrimesRank (Milton Regis)
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
Murston91 4866 5885 6
Abbey77 5795 8876 7
Sheppey Central74 8809 7600 10
Chalkwell61 10726 9845 8
Homewood49 14677 10668 9
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

Milton Regis Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202531
May 202536
April 202516
March 202523
February 202515
January 202523
December 202418
November 202424
October 202420
September 202426
August 202415

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
April 20253
March 20254
January 202514
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202520
May 202513
April 20257
March 202515
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 202411
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202515
May 202517
April 20258
March 20259
February 20253
January 202510
December 20245
November 202411
October 20246
September 20243
August 202412

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202528
May 202527
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 202523
December 20248
November 202420
October 20243
September 202415
August 202415

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 202510
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

High Crime Locations Milton Regis in July 2025

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

1. Saffron Way (Map)
Total10
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
2. Tribune Drive (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting1
3. High Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Middletune Avenue (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. North Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Cricketers Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Milbourne Grove (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Newbridge Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Eleanor Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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