Crime Rate in St Ann's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Ann's

The total recorded crimes in St Ann's, Swale, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Ann's crime rate of 0.36 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 St Ann's, encompassing approximately 87,162 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
St Ann's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Capel Road with total crimes: 3
  • West Street with total crimes: 3
  • Ivory Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is St Ann's?

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

  • Relative to Swale:

    • In 2024, St Ann's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swale average, with 369 crimes compared to 742.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Ann's recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

    • In 2023, St Ann's had fewer crimes than the Swale average, with 326 crimes compared to 695. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Ann's recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swale, St Ann's has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St Ann's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Ann's has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 0.36 ranking 20th out of 23 in the Swale, UK

In 2024, the total St Ann's crimes were 369. The crime rate of St Ann's in 2024 was 9.41 (year) or 0.78 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Swale.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Ann's were around 326 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.36 (year) or 1.45 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Swale.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Ann's)CrimesRank (St Ann's)CrimesRank (St Ann's)
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
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
West Downs10 23173 23149 23
East Downs8 24137 24134 24

St Ann's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20259
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 202423
September 202415
August 202412
July 20244
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202515
March 202518
February 20259
January 202512
December 20248
November 20242
October 202412
September 202414
August 20246
July 20248
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 202512
February 20255
December 20241
November 202410
June 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20246
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations St Ann's in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Ann's postcode area is presented below.

1. Capel Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. West Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ivory Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chart Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Barnes Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
6. The Knole (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
7. B2045 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Whiting Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bank Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Norman Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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