Crime Rate in Sheppey Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sheppey Central

The total recorded crimes in Sheppey Central, Swale, UK in March 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sheppey Central crime rate of 5.40 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
Sheppey Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Myrtle Road with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Bellflower Avenue 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Sheppey Central has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 5.40 ranking 6th 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.

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
Abbey66 8795 8876 7
Chalkwell59 11726 9845 8
Homewood56 12677 10668 9
Priory64 9388 18306 22
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

Sheppey Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202518
January 20257
December 20247
November 20249
October 202417
September 202410
August 202415
July 202415
June 202428
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202520
January 202526
December 202443
November 202411
October 202432
September 202425
August 202425
July 202433
June 202442
May 202435
April 202422

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241

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

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

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20253
January 20258
December 20247
November 202412
October 202411
September 20245
August 202412
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Myrtle Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Bellflower Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
4. Violet Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Elmley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petunia Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Cornflower Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Laurel Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Aster Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Thistle Hill Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1

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