Sheerness Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Sheerness' crime rate in May 2024 reached 24.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 191.7% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends is evident across multiple crime categories, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 39% of all reported incidents. Anti-social behaviour (19.8%) and criminal damage and arson (11.2%) also feature prominently, suggesting a pattern of community-level disturbances. The seasonal context of May—characterised by extended daylight hours, bank holidays, and the start of warmer weather—likely contributes to increased social activity in public spaces, which may exacerbate incidents of public order and anti-social behaviour. The area's built-up nature, combined with its role as a transport hub and industrial zone, could explain the higher-than-average rates of vehicle crime and burglary. While the overall crime rate remains elevated, the breakdown reveals a combination of factors, including the presence of retail spaces that may drive shoplifting and the influence of transient populations on anti-social behaviour. These patterns are consistent with Sheerness' position as a commuter-oriented town with a mix of residential and commercial land uses, though further analysis would be required to confirm direct causal links.

May 2024 marked a sharp rise in vehicle crime, which jumped by 233.3% (from 3 to 10 incidents), potentially linked to increased traffic during the May bank holiday weekend. Burglary also saw a significant increase of 133.3% (from 6 to 14), suggesting heightened vulnerability in residential areas. Public order offences rose by 110.0% (from 10 to 21), consistent with the seasonal shift to longer evenings and outdoor socialising. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 38.9% (from 36 to 22), due to reduced foot traffic during the Easter holiday period. The area's violent crime rate—9.6 per 1,000—remains 238% above the UK average, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 39% of all reported crimes. This stark deviation from national trends may reflect Sheerness' unique socio-economic profile, including its mix of industrial and retail zones.

Sheerness' crime rate in May 2024 rose to 24.5 per 1,000 residents, a 23.8% increase from the previous month's 19.8 per 1,000. This places the area significantly above the UK average, which remains consistently lower at 8.4 per 1,000. Daily crime figures reveal an average of 10 crimes reported each day in Sheerness, highlighting the persistent presence of criminal activity in the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 41 residents, underscoring the frequency of incidents within a relatively small population. When scaled to the area's 13,168 residents, the 323 total crimes equate to a monthly exposure rate that exceeds the UK average by over 190%. This stark contrast suggests that local factors—such as the town's proximity to major transport routes or its retail and industrial mix—may contribute to the elevated crime profile. The shift from April to May also coincides with longer evenings and increased socialising, which could amplify incidents of public order and anti-social behaviour.