Crime is stable and MODERATE in Eastchurch
Explore Eastchurch's crime rate: 103.3 per 1,000. Safety score 68/100, stable trend. Understand local crime statistics for a safer community.
Eastchurch's crime rate is significantly higher than UK average
Based on population of 4,890 over 12 months
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Data last updated: September 2025. Source: Police.uk, ONS, Home Office.
| Overall Crime Rate | 103.3 per 1,000 people |
|---|---|
| Property Crime Rate | 13.1 per 1,000 people |
| UK Average Crime Rate | 93.1 per 1,000 people |
| UK Average Property Crime Rate | 32.9 per 1,000 people |
| Safety Score | 68 out of 100 |
| Population | 4,890 |
| Trend | stable |
| Comparison | significantly higher than UK average |
| Crime Type | Total Count | Per 1,000 People | Percentage of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 372 | 76.1 | 74% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 8.4 | 8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 5.3 | 5% |
| Other crime | 26 | 5.3 | 5% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.9 | 3% |
| Public order | 10 | 2 | 2% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.2 | 1% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1 | 1% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.4 | 0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0% |
The urban settlement of Eastchurch recorded an overall crime rate of 103.3 per 1,000 people per year. This figure is higher than the UK average of 93.1 per 1,000. With a safety score of 68/100, Eastchurch ranks worse than the national average of 78/100. The latest data indicates a stable trend in crime, with a 1.2% change year-over-year. This overview provides context for understanding the specific crime patterns and safety landscape within Eastchurch.
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Setup my scOSIn Eastchurch, the dominant crime types are Violence and sexual offences (73.7% of total), Criminal damage and arson (8.1% of total), and Anti-social behaviour (5.2% of total). These figures highlight areas of particular concern for residents, with violence being overwhelmingly prevalent. Property-related crime, encompassing burglary, robbery, theft from person, criminal damage and arson, bicycle theft, vehicle crime, and other theft, collectively accounts for 13.1 per 1,000 people per year. This overall property crime rate is significantly lower than the UK average of 32.9 per 1,000, suggesting a relatively lower risk for property-related offences in the area, despite the high overall crime rate.
Eastchurch has a 11.0% higher crime rate than the UK average.
The crime trend in Eastchurch shows a stable pattern, with a 1.2% change year-over-year, indicating a slight increase in overall crime. Analysing the monthly data, crime rates have fluctuated, with a notable peak in January 2025 and July 2025 and August 2025 at 10.0 per 1,000, and lower periods such as February 2025 and September 2025 at 5.1 per 1,000. This stable trend suggests that while crime levels are not rapidly increasing, they are not significantly declining either, implying a consistent level of vigilance is appropriate for residents.
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Simulated Data
This heatmap shows estimated crime patterns based on Eastchurch's crime statistics, crime type distribution, and general knowledge of when different crimes typically occur. This is not real historical data for specific times.
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Given that Violence and sexual offences are the most prevalent crime type in Eastchurch, residents should prioritise personal safety. Be aware of your surroundings, especially during evenings. Avoid walking alone in poorly lit or isolated areas if possible. Report any suspicious behaviour or incidents to local police to ensure the community remains safe. Consider joining local neighbourhood watch schemes for collective safety efforts.
Different crimes occur at different times. This breakdown shows which crime types dominate each time period.
6am - 12pm
Morning hours show significant 'Other' crime and theft, consistent with daily routines.
12pm - 6pm
Afternoon sees elevated 'Other' crimes and theft, common during peak activity hours.
6pm - 12am
Evening crime is overwhelmingly 'Other' offences, with low theft and vehicle crime.
12am - 6am
Night experiences high 'Other' offences, with some vehicle crime and burglary.
These crime patterns are estimated using the Crime Survey for England and Wales (ONS) time-of-day data, weighted by Eastchurch's specific crime type distribution from Police.uk. This is not real historical data for specific times in Eastchurch, but a model-generated estimate based on the area's crime composition and national timing patterns.
Analysis of crime patterns in Eastchurch reveals distinct shifts throughout the day. Morning hours (6am-12pm) show a significant proportion of 'Other' crimes (59%) and theft (33%), along with some vehicle crime (3%), indicating activity as people begin their day. The afternoon (12pm-6pm) sees a similar trend with 'Other' crimes (53%) and theft (37%) remaining high. As evening approaches (6pm-12am), 'Other' crimes overwhelmingly dominate at 79%, while theft reduces (11%) and vehicle crime remains low (3%). During the night (12am-6am), 'Other' crimes are still very prominent at 73%, alongside some vehicle crime (8%) and burglary (11%), suggesting overnight vulnerabilities.
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How quickly do police respond to emergencies?
Emergency 999 calls requiring immediate attendance — crimes in progress, threat to life, or serious injury.
Serious incidents needing prompt response but no immediate threat to life — recent crimes, vulnerable victims.
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When comparing Eastchurch to its neighbouring urban areas, a varied picture emerges. Eastchurch has an overall crime rate of 103.3 per 1,000. In contrast, nearby Mud Row reports 0.0 crimes per 1,000. Warden has a rate of 54.7 per 1,000, and Minster (Swale) records 68.4 per 1,000. Leysdown-on-Sea, however, has a significantly higher rate of 230.9 per 1,000. This comparison highlights Eastchurch as having a higher crime rate than some of its immediate neighbours but being considerably safer than Leysdown-on-Sea.
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How we source and verify crime information for Eastchurch
The crime rate represents the number of recorded incidents per thousand residents in Eastchurch. This approach ensures fair comparison regardless of area population size.
All statistics come from official government sources: Police.uk provides recorded crime data while the Office for National Statistics supplies population figures. We aggregate data at multiple geographic levels for context.
Crimes per 1k residents = (Total incidents ÷ Population) × 1,000
Our statistics derive entirely from UK government databases:
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
scOS is not affiliated with or endorsed by these organisations.
Latest data: November 2025
New data is released by Police.uk approximately once a month
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