Minster (Swale) Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 19,098 residents, Minster (Swale) recorded 123 crimes in August 2025, equating to a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 people. This figure is 21% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a disparity that reflects the area’s generally lower levels of criminal activity compared to national trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (47 incidents, 38.2% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (31 cases, 25.2%) and other crime (10 cases, 8.1%). The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, likely influenced patterns: increased tourism may have driven shoplifting and theft, while the absence of residents during school holidays could have contributed to burglary risks. However, the area’s violent crime rate (2.5 per 1,000) was 13% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community cohesion or policing strategies—may mitigate certain types of crime. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than in previous months, still exceeded the UK average by 10%, pointing to ongoing challenges in managing public conduct. The breakdown of crimes illustrates a mix of local-specific and national trends, with property crimes (30 total) slightly outnumbering violent crimes (47 total), though this balance may shift as the year progresses.

August saw a dramatic 400% rise in burglary, with incidents jumping from one to five. This surge, though small in absolute terms, may partly reflect the peak of the holiday season, when empty homes and reduced occupancy create opportunities for opportunistic offenders. Shoplifting also rose sharply, doubling from one to three incidents—a 200% increase that could be linked to increased foot traffic from tourists. Meanwhile, public order offences dropped by 62.5%, likely due to fewer large gatherings or events in the area during the month. Anti-social behaviour remained slightly above the UK average.6 per 1,000 (25.2% of total crimes) was offset by a significant 212% rise in 'other crime,' which may encompass a range of less common but notable incidents. For residents, the burglary spike underscores the need for vigilance during August, a month when local properties may be left unoccupied more frequently.

In August 2025, Minster (Swale) maintained the same crime rate as July, with 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no significant month-on-month shift in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly four crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 155 residents over the course of the month. Given the population of 19,098, this rate places the area firmly below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a gap that reflects broader regional differences in policing and community dynamics. The stability in crime rate contrasts with the UK’s generally higher trend, which may partly explain the area’s lower exposure. Locally, the monthly exposure figure offers context for residents: while 123 crimes were reported, this equates to a relatively low frequency compared to national benchmarks. The population size further underscores that the area’s crime levels, though non-zero, remain proportionally modest.