Crime is stable and LOW in Teynham
Explore Teynham's crime rate: 69.5 per 1,000. Safety score 82/100, stable trend. Understand local crime statistics for a safer community.
Teynham's crime rate is significantly lower than UK average
Based on population of 5,061 over 12 months
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Data last updated: September 2025. Source: Police.uk, ONS, Home Office.
| Overall Crime Rate | 69.5 per 1,000 people |
|---|---|
| Property Crime Rate | 19.6 per 1,000 people |
| UK Average Crime Rate | 93.1 per 1,000 people |
| UK Average Property Crime Rate | 32.9 per 1,000 people |
| Safety Score | 82 out of 100 |
| Population | 5,061 |
| Trend | stable |
| Comparison | significantly lower than UK average |
| Crime Type | Total Count | Per 1,000 People | Percentage of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 164 | 32.4 | 47% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 9.3 | 13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 7.3 | 11% |
| Other theft | 23 | 4.5 | 7% |
| Public order | 20 | 4 | 6% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.8 | 4% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.8 | 4% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 2.2 | 3% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.2 | 3% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1 | 1% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0% |
The urban settlement of Teynham recorded an overall crime rate of 69.5 per 1,000 people per year. This figure is notably lower than the UK average of 93.1 per 1,000. With a strong safety score of 82/100, Teynham ranks better than the national average of 78/100. The latest data indicates a stable trend in crime, with a 4.5% change year-over-year. This overview provides context for understanding the specific crime patterns and safety landscape within Teynham.
Teynham has a relatively good safety score compared to the UK average (78).
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Setup my scOSIn Teynham, the dominant crime types are Violence and sexual offences (46.6% of total), Anti-social behaviour (13.3% of total), and Criminal damage and arson (10.5% of total). These figures highlight areas of particular concern for residents, with violence being a significant issue. Property-related crime, encompassing burglary, robbery, theft from person, criminal damage and arson, bicycle theft, vehicle crime, and other theft, collectively accounts for 19.6 per 1,000 people per year. This overall property crime rate is lower than the UK average of 32.9 per 1,000, suggesting a relatively lower risk for property-related offences in the area.
Teynham has a 25.3% lower crime rate than the UK average.
The crime trend in Teynham shows a stable pattern, with a 4.5% change year-over-year, indicating a slight increase in overall crime. Analysing the monthly data, crime rates have fluctuated, with a notable peak in May 2025 at 8.5 per 1,000 and lower periods such as September 2025 at 4.0 per 1,000. This stable trend suggests that while crime levels are not rapidly increasing, they are not significantly declining either, implying a consistent level of vigilance is appropriate for residents.
Understanding peak crime times helps you stay vigilant and secure your property when it matters most.
Simulated Data
This heatmap shows estimated crime patterns based on Teynham's crime statistics, crime type distribution, and general knowledge of when different crimes typically occur. This is not real historical data for specific times.
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Given that Violence and sexual offences are the most prevalent crime type in Teynham, residents should prioritise personal safety. Be aware of your surroundings, especially when out in the village during evenings. Avoid walking alone in poorly lit or isolated areas if possible. Report any suspicious behaviour or incidents to local police to ensure the community remains safe. Consider joining local neighbourhood watch schemes for collective safety efforts.
Different crimes occur at different times. This breakdown shows which crime types dominate each time period.
6am - 12pm
Morning hours show significant theft and 'Other' crimes, consistent with daily routines.
12pm - 6pm
Afternoon sees elevated theft and 'Other' crimes, common during peak activity hours.
6pm - 12am
Evening crime is dominated by 'Other' offences, with increasing vehicle crime.
12am - 6am
Night experiences high vehicle crime and 'Other' offences, indicating overnight vulnerabilities.
These crime patterns are estimated using the Crime Survey for England and Wales (ONS) time-of-day data, weighted by Teynham's specific crime type distribution from Police.uk. This is not real historical data for specific times in Teynham, but a model-generated estimate based on the area's crime composition and national timing patterns.
Analysis of crime patterns in Teynham reveals distinct shifts throughout the day. Morning hours (6am-12pm) show a significant proportion of theft (43%) and 'Other' crimes (35%), along with some vehicle crime (11%), indicating activity as people begin their day. The afternoon (12pm-6pm) sees an even higher proportion of theft (46%) and 'Other' crimes (30%). As evening approaches (6pm-12am), 'Other' crimes dominate at 53%, while theft reduces (17%) and vehicle crime increases slightly (11%). During the night (12am-6am), vehicle crime becomes particularly prominent at 28%, alongside a significant proportion of 'Other' crimes (40%), and some burglary (23%), suggesting overnight vulnerabilities.
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How quickly do police respond to emergencies?
Emergency 999 calls requiring immediate attendance — crimes in progress, threat to life, or serious injury.
Serious incidents needing prompt response but no immediate threat to life — recent crimes, vulnerable victims.
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When comparing Teynham to its neighbouring urban areas, a varied picture emerges. Teynham has an overall crime rate of 69.5 per 1,000. In contrast, nearby Lynsted and Highsted both report 0.0 crimes per 1,000. Broadoak has a rate of 49.3 per 1,000, while Sittingbourne records a significantly higher rate of 101.4 per 1,000. This comparison highlights Teynham as a relatively safer area compared to Sittingbourne, though residents should remain aware of local crime trends.
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How we source and verify crime information for Teynham
The crime rate represents the number of recorded incidents per thousand residents in Teynham. This approach ensures fair comparison regardless of area population size.
All statistics come from official government sources: Police.uk provides recorded crime data while the Office for National Statistics supplies population figures. We aggregate data at multiple geographic levels for context.
Crimes per 1k residents = (Total incidents ÷ Population) × 1,000
Our statistics derive entirely from UK government databases:
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
scOS is not affiliated with or endorsed by these organisations.
Latest data: November 2025
New data is released by Police.uk approximately once a month
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