Crime Rate in The Meads: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Meads

The total recorded crimes in The Meads, Swale, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Meads crime rate of 3.88 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 The Meads, encompassing approximately 9,268 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
The Meads Crime Hotspots

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

  • Porcelain Close with total crimes: 4
  • Spinel Close with total crimes: 4
  • Ledger Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is The Meads?

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

  • Relative to Swale:

    • In 2024, The Meads demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swale average, with 547 crimes compared to 742.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, The Meads recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

    • In 2023, The Meads had fewer crimes than the Swale average, with 351 crimes compared to 695. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, The Meads recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

The Meads Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the The Meads has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 3.88 ranking 21th out of 23 in the Swale, UK

In 2024, the total The Meads crimes were 547. The crime rate of The Meads in 2024 was 59.02 (year) or 4.92 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Swale.

In 2023, the total crimes in The Meads were around 351 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.87 (year) or 3.16 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Swale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (The Meads)CrimesRank (The Meads)CrimesRank (The Meads)
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
St Ann's54 11369 20326 21
Minster Cliffs48 16561 12439 13
Borden and Grove Park53 12522 14417 15
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

The Meads 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 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202516
May 202513
April 202532
March 20256
February 202513
January 202520
December 20248
November 20248
October 202417
September 202417
August 202419

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20251
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20255
April 202513
March 20258
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 202410
September 20242
August 202411

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
January 20252
September 20243

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
February 20251
October 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20243

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 202511
December 202410
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
October 20241

High Crime Locations The Meads in July 2025

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

1. Porcelain Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime1
2. Spinel Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Ledger Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
4. Knightsfield Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Tourmaline Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Trona Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Meads Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
8. Quinton Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Belnor Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rook Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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