Crime Rate in Sheppey East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sheppey East

The total recorded crimes in Sheppey East, Swale, UK in July 2025 are around 161 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sheppey East crime rate of 71.15 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 East, encompassing approximately 2,262 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
Sheppey East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 32
  • Prison with total crimes: 18
  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 12

How safe is Sheppey East?

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

  • Relative to Swale:

    • In 2024, Sheppey East reported a higher crime volume than the Swale average, with 1,457 crimes compared to 742. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sheppey East witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

    • In 2023, Sheppey East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swale average, with 888 crimes compared to 695. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sheppey East witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sheppey East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sheppey East has recorded 161 crimes with crime rate of 71.15 ranking 2th out of 23 in the Swale, UK

In 2024, the total Sheppey East crimes were 1,457. The crime rate of Sheppey East in 2024 was 643.92 (year) or 53.66 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Swale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sheppey East were around 888 crimes with yearly crime rate of 392.45 (year) or 32.70 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Swale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sheppey East)CrimesRank (Sheppey East)CrimesRank (Sheppey East)
Sheerness255 13,076 12,788 1
Roman161 31,972 22,198 2
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

Sheppey East 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 90 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (64 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (71 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (102 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20256
April 20256
March 202512
February 20257
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 202411

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 202410
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 860 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202590
June 202578
May 202568
April 202548
March 202564
February 202563
January 202584
December 202471
November 202464
October 202471
September 202457
August 2024102

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202513
May 202513
April 202520
March 202513
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 20248
August 202419

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 20256
April 202517
March 20258
February 20252
January 202518
December 20246
November 20246
October 202414
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20255
March 20254
January 20251
December 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20248
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242

High Crime Locations Sheppey East in July 2025

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total32
Violence and sexual offences30
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Prison (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Other crime3
Public order2
Other theft1
3. Park Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Eastern Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
5. Warden Bay Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Warden Bay Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Shurland Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. Groveway (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1

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