WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in West Downs, Swale

Comprehensive safety analysis for West Downs, localized within Swale.

Total Crimes

28

Annual Crime Rate

65.52per 1k
trending_up +9.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

2,905

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Shoplifting11
Anti-social Behaviour6
Violence & Sexual Offences4
Drug Offences2
Other Theft2
Burglary1
Criminal Damage & Arson1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Fox Hill Map
Shoplifting: 11Drugs: 2Burglary: 1
16
On or near St Laurence Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Petrol Station Map
Other theft: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Stockers Hill Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Muddy Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Hawks Hill Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Rookery Close Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Kingsdown Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Lomas Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Church Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Swale district.

Local Rank

#12safest in Swale

City Average

96.36per 1k

Local Policing

Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs

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Local Priorities

Road safety issues.

Issued: 14 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 14 Apr 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued: 14 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 14 Apr 2026

Catapults.

Issued: 14 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 14 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUL13

Hollingbourne Parish Council - Full Council Meeting

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7:30 PM — 10:00 PM

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Cardwell Pavillion and Lance Memorial Field, 124 Eyhorne Street Maidstone

JUL29

Harrietsham Parish Council - Full Council Meeting

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7:30 PM — 10:00 PM

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Harrietsham Village Hall, Church Road Maidstone

SEP2

Lenham Parish Council - Full Council Meeting

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7:30 PM — 10:00 PM

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Lenham Community Centre, 12 Groom Way Maidstone

SEP14

Hollingbourne Parish Council - Full Council Meeting

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7:30 PM — 10:00 PM

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Cardwell Pavillion and Lance Memorial Field, 124 Eyhorne Street Maidstone

SEP30

Harrietsham Parish Council - Full Council Meeting

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7:30 PM — 10:00 PM

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Harrietsham Village Hall, Church Road Maidstone

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