Crime Rate in Woodstock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodstock

The total recorded crimes in Woodstock, Swale, UK in March 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodstock crime rate of 0.65 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 Woodstock, encompassing approximately 38,607 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Woodstock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chaucer Road with total crimes: 4
  • Crocus Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Kent Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Woodstock?

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

  • Relative to Swale:

    • In 2024, Woodstock demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Swale average, with 298 crimes compared to 742.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Woodstock recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Woodstock had fewer crimes than the Swale average, with 340 crimes compared to 695. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Woodstock recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woodstock Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Woodstock has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 0.65 ranking 20th out of 23 in the Swale, UK

In 2024, the total Woodstock crimes were 298. The crime rate of Woodstock in 2024 was 22.20 (year) or 1.85 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Swale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodstock were around 340 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.23 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking 18 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
Teynham and Lynsted39 17474 15558 11
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
Boughton and Courtenay18 23385 19334 19
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow22 21266 22332 20
West Downs22 22173 23149 23
East Downs17 24137 24134 24

Woodstock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 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 11 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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

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

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20257
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202511
January 202520
December 20245
November 20248
October 20243
September 202422
August 20248
July 202412
June 202422
May 202412
April 20249

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Woodstock in March 2025

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

1. Chaucer Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Crocus Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Kent Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Windsor Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
5. Ruins Barn Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Cromer Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Tunstall Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Clarendon Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
10. Peony Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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