Crime Rate in Priory: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Priory

The total recorded crimes in Priory, Swale, UK in March 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Priory crime rate of 0.86 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Priory Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Stoving Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Springhead Road with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Priory has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 0.96 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swale)CrimesRank (Swale)CrimesRank (Swale)
Sheerness224 13,076 12,788 1
Roman162 21,972 22,198 2
Queenborough and Halfway73 51,003 4999 3
Sheppey East117 31,457 3888 5
Milton Regis69 7841 6910 4
Murston74 4866 5885 6
Sheppey Central72 6809 7600 10
Abbey66 8795 8876 7
Chalkwell59 11726 9845 8
Homewood56 12677 10668 9
Minster Cliffs61 10561 12439 13
Teynham and Lynsted39 17474 15558 11
Watling41 15563 11532 12
The Meads33 19547 13351 17
St Ann's56 13369 20326 21
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch44 14460 16421 14
Borden and Grove Park41 16522 14417 15
Kemsley37 18447 17391 16
Woodstock25 20298 21340 18
Boughton and Courtenay18 23385 19334 19
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow22 21266 22332 20
West Downs22 22173 23149 23
East Downs17 24137 24134 24

Priory Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202520
January 202517
December 202416
November 202418
October 202410
September 202423
August 202413
July 202424
June 202412
May 202418
April 202414

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 202410
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
September 20241
July 20245
May 20241

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Priory in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Stoving Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Springhead Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Sevenacre Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Windmill Lane (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Lakeside Close (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Fostall Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Broomfield Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Reedland Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Barnfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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