Sheerness Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Sheerness' crime profile in October 2023 reveals a pronounced imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violent offences accounting for 42.7% of all reported incidents. At 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's rate is 102.5% above the UK average of 8.0, underscoring significant local challenges. Violence and sexual offences dominated the breakdown, contributing 6.9 per 1,000 incidents—156% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (2.8 per 1,000) and criminal damage (1.8 per 1,000) also exceeded national norms, reflecting persistent community tensions. Seasonal factors likely contributed to these patterns, with darker evenings and Halloween potentially amplifying incidents of violence and disorder. The property crime rate, though lower than violent crime, still showed elevated levels in categories like burglary (0.6 per 1,000, 76% above UK average) and criminal damage. This stark contrast to the UK average, where property crime typically outpaces violent crime, suggests unique local dynamics—possibly linked to Sheerness' built-up character within Swale, where concentrated populations and limited public spaces may heighten interpersonal conflicts. The data aligns with broader patterns in small urban areas, where high visibility of social issues and limited resources for community engagement can perpetuate cycles of violence and disorder.

October 2023 saw sharp increases in burglary (+300%) and robbery (+300%), with 8 incidents of each reported. These jumps, from 2 to 8 burglaries and 1 to 4 robberies, suggest potential vulnerabilities in residential or commercial security during the month. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 35.1% (57 to 37), possibly linked to seasonal shifts or community initiatives. The violent crime share (42.7%) outpaced property crime (35.6%), a stark contrast to UK averages where violence and sexual offences are 156% above the national rate. Shoplifting also declined by 46.2% (13 to 7), though this remains 14% below the UK average. These shifts highlight a combination of local dynamics and broader national trends, with violent crime continuing to dominate Sheerness' crime profile.

Sheerness' crime rate in October 2023 stood at 16.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 19.3% decrease from the previous month's 20.1 per 1,000. This decline suggests a temporary easing in local tensions or successful interventions. On a daily basis, 7 crimes were reported over 31 days, translating to a local frequency of roughly 1 reported crime for every 62 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides context for residents considering long-term safety trends, though it does not reflect daily fluctuations. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Sheerness' crime rate remains significantly higher than the UK average, with violent crime dominating the profile. While the drop from September is notable, the overall rate remains 102.5% above the UK average, highlighting persistent challenges in reducing crime in this built-up area.