Iwade Crime Rate

Crime statistics for Iwade, Swale, reveal a crime rate of 39.2 per 1,000 residents during Jan 2025 to Dec 2025. While this is significantly lower than the UK average of 91.6 per 1,000, it still indicates a level of criminal activity requiring attention. The safety score for Iwade is 90/100, reflecting a generally positive perception of safety among residents. Over the period, the area has seen a welcome decrease in crime, with a year-on-year reduction of 10.2%. Understanding the specific types of crime and their trends is crucial for targeted preventative measures and community reassurance.

Iwade’s crime statistics reveal a concerning pattern, with Violence and sexual offences accounting for the largest proportion of reported incidents, representing 45.5% of all crimes. These were followed by Anti-social behaviour (17.1%), and Other theft (11.9%). Criminal damage and arson account for 11.4% of recorded incidents, while Vehicle crime represents a smaller, but still notable, 3.4%. The relatively low incidence of burglary (2.8%) and robbery (0.6%) suggests that while overall crime is a concern, these more serious offences are less prevalent than others. Understanding these breakdowns is key to focusing preventative efforts where they are most needed within the community.

Crime in Iwade has decreased by a significant 10.2% year-on-year. Looking at the monthly data, crime rates fluctuated throughout the period, with peaks in March and July, and a notable spike again in December. However, despite these fluctuations, the overall trend points towards a reduction in criminal activity compared to the previous year. The decrease from January (2.5 per 1,000) to November (2.0 per 1,000) demonstrates a consistent downward trajectory, although December (4.2 per 1,000) saw a return to higher levels.

How To Keep Safe in Iwade

Given the prevalence of Violence and sexual offences, it’s advisable to be particularly aware of your surroundings, especially when walking alone at night. Report any suspicious behaviour to the police immediately. Due to the frequency of Anti-social behaviour, consider joining or supporting local neighbourhood watch schemes. With Other theft being a significant concern, secure your belongings and be vigilant in public spaces. Home security measures, such as robust locks and security lighting, are also highly recommended. Finally, be mindful of vehicle security, ensuring vehicles are locked and valuables are out of sight.

Crime patterns in Iwade show that burglaries are most likely to occur during the afternoon (12pm-6pm) and night (12am-6am). Vehicle crime tends to be concentrated during the evening (6pm-12am) and overnight (12am-6am). Violence and sexual offences are more common during the evening (6pm-12am) and night (12am-6am). Theft is more prevalent during commercial hours in the afternoon, whereas other crimes have a more evenly distributed pattern across the day.

Iwade’s crime rate sits between that of Lower Halstow (80.6 per 1,000) and Queenborough (175.7 per 1,000), while Borden has a remarkably low rate of 0.0 per 1,000. This indicates that Iwade is generally safer than Queenborough, but has a higher crime rate than Lower Halstow and Borden. Comparing rates across these neighbouring areas can provide valuable context and highlight potential areas for collaborative crime prevention strategies.

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