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 July 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Ann's crime rate of 0.62 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
St Ann's Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Street with total crimes: 15
  • Monks Close with total crimes: 4
  • Breeze Meadow with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the St Ann's has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 0.62 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Ann's)CrimesRank (St Ann's)CrimesRank (St Ann's)
Sheerness255 13,076 12,788 1
Roman161 31,972 22,198 2
Sheppey East161 21,457 3888 5
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
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

St Ann's 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 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202514
May 20256
April 202515
March 202518
February 20259
January 202512
December 20248
November 20242
October 202412
September 202414
August 20246

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202515
May 20258
April 202512
March 20259
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 202423
September 202415
August 202412

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
March 202512
February 20255
December 20241
November 202410

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations St Ann's in July 2025

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

1. West Street (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Monks Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
3. Breeze Meadow (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ivory Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Brent Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Blaxland Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dan Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Cremer Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hazebrouck Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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