Crime Rate in Priory: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Priory

The total recorded crimes in Priory, Swale, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Priory crime rate of 0.57 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 Priory, encompassing approximately 74,330 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (115.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Priory Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broomfield Road with total crimes: 11
  • Stoving Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Bysing Wood Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Priory?

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

  • Relative to Swale:

    • In 2024, Priory demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swale average, with 388 crimes compared to 742.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Priory recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

    • In 2023, Priory had fewer crimes than the Swale average, with 306 crimes compared to 695. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Priory recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Priory Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Priory has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 0.57 ranking 16th out of 23 in the Swale, UK

In 2024, the total Priory crimes were 388. The crime rate of Priory in 2024 was 12.57 (year) or 1.05 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Swale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Priory were around 306 crimes with yearly crime rate of 5.50 (year) or 0.46 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Swale.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Priory)CrimesRank (Priory)CrimesRank (Priory)
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
Kemsley36 17447 17391 16
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

Priory Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202513
March 202518
February 202520
January 202517
December 202416
November 202418
October 202410
September 202423
August 202413
July 202424
June 202412
May 202418

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 202512
February 20257
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 202410
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 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
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 202510
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 202511
September 20241
July 20245
May 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Priory in May 2025

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

1. Broomfield Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Stoving Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1
3. Bysing Wood Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
5. Reedland Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Barnfield Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Windmill Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bramblehill Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stonedane Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Crispin Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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