Crime Rate in West Downs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Downs

The total recorded crimes in West Downs, Swale, UK in July 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Downs crime rate of 28.05 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 West Downs, encompassing approximately 784 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
West Downs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fox Hill with total crimes: 11
  • Hempstead Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is West Downs?

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

  • Relative to Swale:

    • In 2024, West Downs demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swale average, with 173 crimes compared to 742.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West Downs recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

    • In 2023, West Downs had fewer crimes than the Swale average, with 149 crimes compared to 695. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Downs recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Downs Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the West Downs has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 28.05 ranking 22th out of 23 in the Swale, UK

In 2024, the total West Downs crimes were 173. The crime rate of West Downs in 2024 was 220.61 (year) or 18.38 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Swale.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Downs were around 149 crimes with yearly crime rate of 190.00 (year) or 15.83 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Swale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Downs)CrimesRank (West Downs)CrimesRank (West Downs)
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
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
East Downs12 24137 24134 24

West Downs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20255
April 20258
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 3 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
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20253
January 20251

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations West Downs in July 2025

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

1. Fox Hill (Map)
Total11
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
2. Hempstead Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Wihtred Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Avent Walk (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Stockers Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Stockers Hill (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Primrose Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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