Crime Rate in Minster Cliffs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Minster Cliffs

The total recorded crimes in Minster Cliffs, Swale, UK in July 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Minster Cliffs crime rate of 5.20 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 Minster Cliffs, encompassing approximately 9,238 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Minster Cliffs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Billet Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Bell Farm Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Magpie Court with total crimes: 3

How safe is Minster Cliffs?

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

  • Relative to Swale:

    • In 2024, Minster Cliffs demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swale average, with 561 crimes compared to 742.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Minster Cliffs witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

    • In 2023, Minster Cliffs had fewer crimes than the Swale average, with 439 crimes compared to 695. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Minster Cliffs recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Minster Cliffs Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Minster Cliffs has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 5.20 ranking 16th out of 23 in the Swale, UK

In 2024, the total Minster Cliffs crimes were 561. The crime rate of Minster Cliffs in 2024 was 60.72 (year) or 5.06 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Swale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Minster Cliffs were around 439 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.52 (year) or 3.96 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Swale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Minster Cliffs)CrimesRank (Minster Cliffs)CrimesRank (Minster Cliffs)
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
Homewood49 14677 10668 9
Watling62 9563 11532 12
Teynham and Lynsted48 15474 15558 11
St Ann's54 11369 20326 21
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

Minster Cliffs 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 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 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 (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 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 (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202523
May 202522
April 202518
March 202525
February 202514
January 202516
December 202414
November 202414
October 202419
September 202422
August 202421

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202516
May 202527
April 202515
March 202513
February 20253
January 202510
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 202418

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
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20255
January 20252
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
September 20247

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Minster Cliffs in July 2025

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

1. Old Billet Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
2. Bell Farm Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Magpie Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cliff Gardens (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. The Maples (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Minster Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
8. Marine Parade (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Falcon Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Danedale Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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