Crime Rate in Woodstock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodstock

The total recorded crimes in Woodstock, Swale, UK in July 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodstock crime rate of 0.49 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
Woodstock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broadoak Road with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Cobham Avenue with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Swale.

    • 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 areas in the Swale.

  • 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 July 2025 the Woodstock has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 0.49 ranking 23th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodstock)CrimesRank (Woodstock)CrimesRank (Woodstock)
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
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

Woodstock 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 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 (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 202514
April 20258
March 202513
February 202511
January 202520
December 20245
November 20248
October 20243
September 202422
August 20248

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
January 20257
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202510
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242
September 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

High Crime Locations Woodstock in July 2025

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

1. Broadoak Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
3. Cobham Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Cromer Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Tunstall Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Carnation Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Violet Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Bergamot Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Chaucer Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Ruins Barn Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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