Sheerness Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Sheerness' crime rate in November 2025 stood at 14.9 per 1,000 residents, more than doubling the UK average of 7.3. This stark disparity reflects a combination of local conditions, with anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, and violence dominating the crime picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 29.6% of all incidents, a figure that is 71% above the UK average. This category's decline by 19.4% compared to October may be linked to shorter evenings and the approach of winter, reducing opportunities for public gatherings. Anti-social behaviour, at 3.0 per 1,000, was 183% above the UK average, likely tied to the town's built-up area characteristics and potential pressure points in public spaces. Shoplifting, at 2.0 per 1,000, was 217% above the UK average, possibly driven by the proximity of Black Friday shopping events. The overall crime profile suggests a need for targeted interventions in high-traffic areas and community engagement to address persistent anti-social behaviour. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night on 5 November may have influenced spikes in certain crime types. The town's position within Swale, a rural district, contrasts with its high crime rate, indicating that local dynamics may diverge from broader regional trends.

November 2025 marked a stark rise in drug-related crimes, surging 300% from one to four incidents. This spike, while small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in local criminal activity patterns. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 19.4% to 58 cases, a decline that may reflect seasonal factors such as shorter evenings or reduced public gatherings. The most striking disparity remains anti-social behaviour, which was 183% above the UK average at 3.0 per 1,000 residents. This category alone accounted for 20.4% of all crimes, significantly outpacing the national average of 1.1 per 1,000. Shoplifting also surged, with 2.0 per 1,000 residents compared to the UK's 0.6, suggesting retail areas may be under particular strain during Black Friday shopping. Residents should note that daily crime numbers remain steady at around seven incidents, a figure that could be contextualized by local events like Bonfire Night.

Sheerness' crime rate in November 2025 rose to 14.9 per 1,000 residents, a 9.5% increase from the previous month's 13.6. This places the area 104.1% above the UK average of 7.3. On a daily basis, 7 crimes were reported per day, reflecting a persistent local challenge. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 67 residents, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents within a small population. Compared to the previous month, the shift in crime types shows a notable decline in violence and sexual offences (-19.4%) but a sharp rise in drug-related crimes (+300%). This contrast highlights fluctuating patterns that may reflect seasonal factors or localized pressures. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a higher risk of crime than the national average, with anti-social behaviour and shoplifting contributing to the local burden. These figures demand a nuanced understanding of both immediate and ongoing community dynamics.