Crime Rate in Priory: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Priory

The total recorded crimes in Priory, Swale, UK in July 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Priory crime rate of 0.61 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Priory Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Stoving Lane with total crimes: 4
  • The Street with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Priory has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 0.16 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Priory)CrimesRank (Priory)CrimesRank (Priory)
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
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
Boughton and Courtenay42 20385 19334 19
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow44 19266 22332 20
West Downs22 22173 23149 23
East Downs12 24137 24134 24

Priory Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20256
May 20254
April 20259
March 202512
February 20257
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 202528
April 202513
March 202518
February 202520
January 202517
December 202416
November 202418
October 202410
September 202423
August 202413

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 202510
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
April 20252
March 202511
September 20241

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
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

High Crime Locations Priory in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Stoving Lane (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
4. Broomfield Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Reedland Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sevenacre Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Windmill Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Stonedane Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brook Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Barnfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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