Crime Rate in Minster Cliffs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Minster Cliffs

The total recorded crimes in Minster Cliffs, Swale, UK in May 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Minster Cliffs crime rate of 7.14 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Minster Cliffs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glenview Close with total crimes: 13
  • The Maples with total crimes: 8
  • Old Billet Lane with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Minster Cliffs has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 7.14 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Minster Cliffs)CrimesRank (Minster Cliffs)CrimesRank (Minster Cliffs)
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
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

Minster Cliffs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202515
March 202513
February 20253
January 202510
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 202418
July 202410
June 20246
May 202415

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202518
March 202525
February 202514
January 202516
December 202414
November 202414
October 202419
September 202422
August 202421
July 202416
June 202424
May 202425

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
September 20247
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20252
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243

High Crime Locations Minster Cliffs in May 2025

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

1. Glenview Close (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Maples (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Old Billet Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Noreen Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Woodland Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Glen (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Ash Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
9. Drove Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
10. Plough Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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