Sheerness Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Sheerness, a built-up area within Swale, recorded a crime rate of 16.3 per 1,000 residents in June 2025, placing it 101.2% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends underscores the area’s unique crime profile, shaped by its coastal location and seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, contributing 41.6% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 6.8 per 1,000—138% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage followed, each significantly exceeding national benchmarks. The seasonal context of June, marked by the onset of summer and the beginning of tourist activity, may contribute to these patterns, as increased foot traffic in coastal areas often correlates with higher rates of public order offences and petty crime. The area’s crime mix reflects a combination of local factors: the retail presence in Sheerness likely drives shoplifting, while the proximity to industrial zones may contribute to anti-social behaviour. However, the data also reveals a combination of seasonal and demographic influences, with violent crime rates remaining high despite a general decline in property-related offences. This contrast between violent and property crime trends highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where violence is concentrated, such as nightlife zones or high-traffic public spaces. The UK comparison serves as a critical benchmark, illustrating that Sheerness’ crime profile is more severe than the national average, particularly in categories like violence and anti-social behaviour. As the summer progresses, monitoring these trends will be essential to understanding whether the June figures represent an anomaly or a sustained pattern.

June 2025 saw sharp increases in shoplifting and theft from the person, both doubling compared to May. This surge, from 8 to 16 and 0 to 2 respectively, may reflect the start of summer tourism in the coastal area, where retail and leisure activities could create opportunities for petty crime. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by two-thirds, and burglary rates dropped by 54.5%, linked to improved community policing efforts or seasonal factors. The area’s violent crime rate—6.8 per 1,000—was 138% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 26% below UK levels for drug crimes. Residents might note the disproportionate rise in shoplifting, which could indicate a need for increased retail security measures in the town’s commercial zones.

Sheerness' crime rate in June 2025 stood at 16.3 per 1,000 residents, a 14.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 19.0 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, suggests some stabilization in local crime trends after a peak in May. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 7 crimes per day in June, a figure that, while locally specific, provides a tangible sense of the monthly burden. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 62 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents relative to the population. With a population of 13,168, this translates to a population-scaled perspective where residents face a higher-than-average exposure to crime compared to the UK as a whole. The drop in burglary and drug-related crimes may reflect seasonal shifts, as warmer weather and longer days could reduce opportunities for certain types of crime.