Sheerness Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Sheerness' crime rate in November 2023 stood at 16.9 per 1,000 residents, 125% above the UK average of 7.5. This stark disparity underscores the area's unique crime profile, shaped by its coastal location and seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 51.1% of all reported incidents, a figure 236% higher than the UK average. This category's dominance may reflect the area's demographic composition and the influence of Bonfire Night, which typically sees increased public order incidents. Anti-social behaviour (9.0%) and public order offences (8.5%) also significantly outperformed national averages, potentially linked to the town's nightlife patterns and the impact of darker evenings during November. In contrast, vehicle crime remained 40% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Sheerness' lower density of commuter parking areas. The month's crime picture is further complicated by the seasonal context: Black Friday shopping may have influenced retail-related offences, while Bonfire Night likely contributed to spikes in public order incidents. These patterns highlight the interplay between local geography, seasonal events, and crime trends, though the persistent elevation in violent crime compared to national benchmarks suggests deeper systemic challenges that require targeted intervention.

Bicycle theft in Sheerness surged by 300% in November 2023, rising from 1 to 4 incidents—a stark outlier compared to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This spike may partly reflect increased cycling during darker evenings or unsecured bike storage in the town's residential areas. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 45.9% (37 to 20), a decrease that aligns with the seasonal slowdown in nightlife activity as November progresses. Violent crimes remain 236% above the UK average at 8.7 per 1,000, with 51.1% of all reported crimes falling into this category. This imbalance suggests a persistent challenge in addressing interpersonal violence, which contrasts with the 40% reduction in vehicle crime (now 0.3 per 1,000, below the UK average of 0.5). Residents may find the 60% drop in 'other crime' (from 10 to 4) particularly notable, though this category's broad definition limits direct interpretation of its cause.

Sheerness' crime rate in November 2023 rose to 16.9 per 1,000 residents, a 4.6% increase from the previous month's 16.2. This places the area significantly above the UK average of 7.5, though the month-on-month shift is relatively modest. Daily crime counts averaged 7 incidents per day over the 30-day period, with 1 reported crime occurring for roughly every 59 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate highlights the persistent nature of local crime, though the population context—Sheerness' 13,168 residents—means individual risk remains relatively low compared to larger urban centres. The increase in violent crimes (51.1% of total) contrasts with the 60% drop in 'other crime' category, suggesting a shift in crime patterns that may reflect seasonal dynamics or changes in policing focus. While the area's coastal location may influence certain crime types (e.g. public order issues during Bonfire Night), the sustained elevation in violent crime compared to UK averages indicates deeper systemic factors requiring further analysis.