Crime Rate in Sheppey Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sheppey Central

The total recorded crimes in Sheppey Central, Swale, UK in May 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sheppey Central crime rate of 4.28 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 Sheppey Central, encompassing approximately 13,328 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Sheppey Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Minster Road with total crimes: 5
  • Myrtle Road with total crimes: 3
  • Jasmin Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Sheppey Central?

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

  • Relative to Swale:

    • In 2024, Sheppey Central reported a higher crime volume than the Swale average, with 809 crimes compared to 742. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sheppey Central witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

    • In 2023, Sheppey Central had fewer crimes than the Swale average, with 600 crimes compared to 695. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Sheppey Central witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sheppey Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sheppey Central has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 4.28 ranking 10th out of 23 in the Swale, UK

In 2024, the total Sheppey Central crimes were 809. The crime rate of Sheppey Central in 2024 was 60.70 (year) or 5.06 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Swale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sheppey Central were around 600 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.02 (year) or 3.75 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Swale.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sheppey Central)CrimesRank (Sheppey Central)CrimesRank (Sheppey Central)
Sheerness250 13,076 12,788 1
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
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

Sheppey Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 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 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 202512
February 20253
January 20258
December 20247
November 202412
October 202411
September 20245
August 202412
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202527
March 202523
February 202520
January 202526
December 202443
November 202411
October 202432
September 202425
August 202425
July 202433
June 202442
May 202435

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202524
March 202519
February 202518
January 20257
December 20247
November 20249
October 202417
September 202410
August 202415
July 202415
June 202428
May 20249

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20258
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Sheppey Central in May 2025

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

1. Minster Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Myrtle Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
3. Jasmin Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Silverdale Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Petfield Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Orchid Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Bellflower Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tulip Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Queen Anne Close (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Laurel Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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