Minster (Swale) Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Minster (Swale) continues to demonstrate a crime profile significantly more favourable than the UK average, with its overall rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents in November 2025 representing a 24.7% deficit compared to the national figure of 7.3 per 1,000. This discrepancy positions the area as a relatively secure built-up region within Swale, a coastal district where crime trends often reflect the interplay of seasonal events and local demographics. The most prevalent categories of crime in November were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.2% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 31.4%. These figures align with the area’s character as a small, possibly semi-rural community where interpersonal conflicts and public disturbances may be more pronounced than in densely populated urban centres. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, the onset of darker evenings, and the pre-Christmas shopping rush—likely contributed to the elevated rates of violence and anti-social behaviour, though the exact causal links remain speculative. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, whereas Minster’s rate of 1.9 per 1,000 suggests a 26% reduction, further reinforcing the area’s position as a safer alternative to the national norm. Meanwhile, the relatively low incidence of property crimes, such as burglary (1.0 per 1,000) and shoplifting (1.0 per 1,000), both of which are 67% and 84% below UK averages respectively, may reflect the absence of high-traffic retail zones or other factors that typically drive such offences.

November 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Public order offences surged by 100%, jumping from zero to three incidents, a shift that may be linked to Bonfire Night activities or heightened tensions during the month’s darker evenings. Similarly, other crime and vehicle crime both increased by 100%, with vehicle crime rising from four to eight reports, potentially reflecting increased anti-social behaviour or seasonal travel patterns. Conversely, burglary fell by 75%, dropping from four to one incident, a decline that could indicate the effectiveness of local security measures or reduced opportunities for such crimes during the month. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent concern, with a rate of 1.7 per 1,000—60% above the UK average—and other crime also exceeded the national benchmark by 87%. These divergences highlight the unique challenges faced by Minster, where certain categories of crime are represented compared to the rest of the UK.

Minster (Swale) recorded a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, marking a 5.0% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.2 per 1,000. This upward shift, though modest, aligns with seasonal trends observed in similar built-up areas during late autumn, when darker evenings and festive events may influence local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four reported crimes each day in November, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 182 residents over the course of the month. When contextualised against the population of 19,098, this suggests a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. However, the comparison to the UK average highlights a significant disparity: Minster’s overall rate remains 24.7% below the national figure, underscoring its position as a safer area within the broader UK context. This contrast may reflect the area’s smaller size, lower population density, and the influence of local policing strategies tailored to its specific demographic and geographic profile.