WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Sheerness Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Sheerness, localized within Swale.

Safety Rating

Moderate

Crime Rate

5.61per 1k

Total Population

41,182

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences82

Anti-social Behaviour42

Criminal Damage & Arson33

Shoplifting28

Other Theft12

Public Order10

Other Crime6

Vehicle Crime5

Burglary4

Drug Offences4

Weapons Possession3

Robbery1

Theft from Person1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 19	19
On or near Hare Street Map	Anti-social behaviour: 11Criminal damage and arson: 6Possession of weapons: 1	18
On or near Parking Area Map	Shoplifting: 8Anti-social behaviour: 6Public order: 2	16
On or near Theatre/Concert Hall Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6Anti-social behaviour: 3Criminal damage and arson: 2	11
On or near Royal Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 8Drugs: 1Other theft: 1	10
On or near Short Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5Criminal damage and arson: 2	7
On or near Alma Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6	6
On or near Petrol Station Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5Burglary: 1	6
On or near Victory Street Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3Shoplifting: 1Vehicle crime: 1	5
On or near Parking Area Map	Criminal damage and arson: 5	5