Crime Rate in West Downs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Downs

The total recorded crimes in West Downs, Swale, UK in February 2026 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Downs crime rate of 15.30 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 Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) 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: 10
  • Morris Court Close with total crimes: 1
  • Stockers Hill 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (West Downs)CrimesRank (West Downs)CrimesRank (West Downs)
SheernessNA NA3,076 12,788 1
RomanNA NA1,972 22,198 2
Queenborough and HalfwayNA NA1,003 4999 3
Sheppey EastNA NA1,457 3888 5
Milton RegisNA NA841 6910 4
MurstonNA NA866 5885 6
AbbeyNA NA795 8876 7
Sheppey CentralNA NA809 7600 10
ChalkwellNA NA726 9845 8
HomewoodNA NA677 10668 9
Teynham and LynstedNA NA474 15558 11
WatlingNA NA563 11532 12
Minster CliffsNA NA561 12439 13
The MeadsNA NA547 13351 17
Hartlip, Newington and UpchurchNA NA460 16421 14
Borden and Grove ParkNA NA522 14417 15
KemsleyNA NA447 17391 16
WoodstockNA NA298 21340 18
PrioryNA NA388 18306 22
Boughton and CourtenayNA NA385 19334 19
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower HalstowNA NA266 22332 20
St Ann'sNA NA369 20326 21
East DownsNA NA137 24134 24

West Downs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20255
November 20257
October 20255
September 20255
August 20254
July 20256
June 20258
May 20255
April 20258
March 20259
February 20254

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20252
October 20251
May 20251
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202614
December 20252
November 20254
October 20252
September 20254

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20254
August 20253
July 20256
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
September 20251
July 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20253
March 20251

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20253
August 20251
June 20252
February 20253

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

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

High Crime Locations West Downs in February 2026

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

1. Fox Hill (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Burglary1
2. Morris Court Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Stockers Hill (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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