Crime Rate in Sheerness: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sheerness

The total recorded crimes in Sheerness, Swale, UK in July 2025 are around 255 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sheerness crime rate of 6.19 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 Sheerness, encompassing approximately 41,181 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (98) incidents (10.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (35) incidents (40.00% increase)
Sheerness Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victory Street with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

How safe is Sheerness?

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

  • Relative to Swale:

    • In 2024, Sheerness reported a higher crime volume than the Swale average, with 3,076 crimes compared to 742. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sheerness witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

    • In 2023, Sheerness experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swale average, with 2,788 crimes compared to 695. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sheerness witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swale, Sheerness has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Sheerness Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sheerness has recorded 255 crimes with crime rate of 6.19 ranking 1th out of 23 in the Swale, UK

In 2024, the total Sheerness crimes were 3,076. The crime rate of Sheerness in 2024 was 74.69 (year) or 6.22 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Swale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sheerness were around 2,788 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.70 (year) or 5.64 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Swale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sheerness)CrimesRank (Sheerness)CrimesRank (Sheerness)
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
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

Sheerness 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 98 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (89 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (106 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (65 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (99 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 81 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (93 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 97 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (83 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (94 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (98 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (116 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 474 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202538
May 202565
April 202551
March 202535
February 202539
January 202524
December 202428
November 202428
October 202431
September 202431
August 202448

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 20259
April 20257
March 202518
February 202510
January 202514
December 20248
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 202415

A total of 1125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202598
June 202589
May 2025106
April 202571
March 202599
February 202581
January 202593
December 202497
November 202483
October 202494
September 202498
August 2024116

A total of 288 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202525
May 202521
April 202519
March 202524
February 202520
January 202528
December 202424
November 202417
October 202430
September 202424
August 202421

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 20256
April 20254
March 20258
February 20257
January 202512
December 202410
November 202413
October 202410
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202516
May 20258
April 202513
March 20259
February 202512
January 202517
December 202412
November 20245
October 202416
September 202423
August 202425

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20257
April 20253
March 202512
February 20259
January 202510
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 202511
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 20249
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20256
April 20252
March 20258
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 87 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20256
April 202510
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 202417
November 20246
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Sheerness in July 2025

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

1. Victory Street (Map)
Total19
Criminal damage and arson7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Berridge Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Trinity Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Hare Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
9. Royal Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1

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