Crime Rate in West Downs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Downs

The total recorded crimes in West Downs, Swale, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Downs crime rate of 12.75 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
West Downs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fox Hill with total crimes: 4
  • The Street with total crimes: 2
  • Bottom Pond Road with total crimes: 1

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 May 2025 the West Downs has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 12.75 ranking 23th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Downs)CrimesRank (West Downs)CrimesRank (West Downs)
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
St Ann's31 20369 20326 21
East Downs8 24137 24134 24

West Downs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241
June 20248

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Fox Hill (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bottom Pond Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wihtred Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Morris Court Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Stockers Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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