Crime Rate in Sheerness: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sheerness

The total recorded crimes in Sheerness, Swale, UK in May 2025 are around 250 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sheerness crime rate of 6.07 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (106) incidents (49.30% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (65) incidents (27.45% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
Sheerness Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Fonblanque Road with total crimes: 8
  • 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 May 2025 the Sheerness has recorded 250 crimes with crime rate of 6.07 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sheerness)CrimesRank (Sheerness)CrimesRank (Sheerness)
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
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

Sheerness Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 100 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1038 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 94.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025106
April 202571
March 202599
February 202581
January 202593
December 202497
November 202483
October 202494
September 202498
August 2024116
July 2024100

A total of 439 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202551
March 202535
February 202539
January 202524
December 202428
November 202428
October 202431
September 202431
August 202448
July 202459

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20258
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20248
July 20244

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 252 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202518
February 202510
January 202514
December 20248
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 202415
July 202414

A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 20259
February 202512
January 202517
December 202412
November 20245
October 202416
September 202423
August 202425
July 202413

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 202512
February 20259
January 202510
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20258
February 20257
January 202512
December 202410
November 202413
October 202410
September 20247
August 20247
July 20246

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Sheerness in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Fonblanque Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Clyde Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. James Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
6. Richmond Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Royal Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
8. Shrubsole Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Invicta Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Berridge Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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