Crime Rate in Teynham and Lynsted: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Teynham and Lynsted

The total recorded crimes in Teynham and Lynsted, Swale, UK in March 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Teynham and Lynsted crime rate of 14.36 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 Teynham and Lynsted, encompassing approximately 2,716 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Teynham and Lynsted Crime Hotspots

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

  • Frognal Close with total crimes: 3
  • Tin Shop Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Faversham Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Teynham and Lynsted?

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

  • Relative to Swale:

    • In 2024, Teynham and Lynsted demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swale average, with 474 crimes compared to 742.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Teynham and Lynsted recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Teynham and Lynsted had fewer crimes than the Swale average, with 558 crimes compared to 695. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Teynham and Lynsted witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swale, Teynham and Lynsted has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Teynham and Lynsted Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Teynham and Lynsted has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 14.36 ranking 17th out of 23 in the Swale, UK

In 2024, the total Teynham and Lynsted crimes were 474. The crime rate of Teynham and Lynsted in 2024 was 174.48 (year) or 14.54 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Swale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Teynham and Lynsted were around 558 crimes with yearly crime rate of 205.40 (year) or 17.12 (month) ranking 11 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
Sheppey Central72 6809 7600 10
Abbey66 8795 8876 7
Chalkwell59 11726 9845 8
Homewood56 12677 10668 9
Priory64 9388 18306 22
Minster Cliffs61 10561 12439 13
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

Teynham and Lynsted Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20244

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202512
January 202513
December 202430
November 202412
October 202412
September 202415
August 202413
July 202410
June 202436
May 202422
April 202413

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

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 14 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
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242
July 202410
June 202414
May 202411
April 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 202410
April 20246

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20245
July 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Teynham and Lynsted in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Teynham and Lynsted postcode area is presented below.

1. Frognal Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Tin Shop Hill (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Faversham Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Batteries Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Morello Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Selby Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Lower Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Pauls Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. London Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Donald Moor Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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