Crime in Chalkwell, Swale: statistics, rates and trends
509 crimes were recorded in Chalkwell, Swale in the 12 months to July 2026, 125.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Chalkwell, Swale at a glance
- Crime trends in Chalkwell, Swale
- Types of crime in Chalkwell, Swale
- Chalkwell, Swale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chalkwell, Swale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chalkwell, Swale
- Population and deprivation in Chalkwell, Swale
- Questions about crime in Chalkwell, Swale
- About this data
509 crimes were recorded in Chalkwell, Swale in the 12 months to July 2026, 125.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 134 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chalkwell, Swale has the 750th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chalkwell, Swale | Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 509 | 15,724 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 125.6 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 4,053 | 158,379 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chalkwell, Swale was highest in the year to July 2018 (737 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (509). Over the whole period it fell 31%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 509 | 125.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 608 | 150.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 680 | 167.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 630 | 155.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 729 | 179.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 593 | 146.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 695 | 171.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 698 | 172.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 737 | 181.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 53 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chalkwell, Swale over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+60%). The largest falls were in public order (-66%) and criminal damage and arson (-49%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 134 | 33.1 | 0.97 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 123 | 30.3 | 3.66 | +60% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 107 | 26.4 | 1.72 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 8.6 | 1.27 | -49% |
| Other theft | 32 | 7.9 | 1.23 | -9% |
| Drugs | 19 | 4.7 | 1.43 | +19% |
| Burglary | 17 | 4.2 | 1.19 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 3.2 | 0.65 | -38% |
| Public order | 11 | 2.7 | 0.41 | -66% |
| Other crime | 9 | 2.2 | 1.05 | -25% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.2 | 0.91 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.5 | 0.60 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 0.51 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chalkwell, Swale
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chalkwell, Swale recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 26.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chalkwell, Swale
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chalkwell, Swale recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 24.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chalkwell, Swale
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chalkwell, Swale recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 21.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chalkwell, Swale
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chalkwell, Swale recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chalkwell, Swale
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chalkwell, Swale recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chalkwell, Swale
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chalkwell, Swale recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chalkwell, Swale
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chalkwell, Swale recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chalkwell, Swale
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chalkwell, Swale recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chalkwell, Swale
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chalkwell, Swale recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 66% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chalkwell, Swale
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chalkwell, Swale recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chalkwell, Swale
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chalkwell, Swale recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chalkwell, Swale
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chalkwell, Swale recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chalkwell, Swale
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chalkwell, Swale recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chalkwell, Swale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chalkwell, Swale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chalkwell, Swale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood | 411 | 70.7 | -44% |
| Milton Regis | 759 | 112.2 | -11% |
| The Meads | 346 | 61.8 | -51% |
| Borden and Grove Park | 345 | 56.8 | -55% |
| Roman | 1,622 | 210.5 | +68% |
| Woodstock | 306 | 46.4 | -63% |
| Kemsley | 465 | 71.2 | -43% |
| Murston | 819 | 113.2 | -10% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Chalkwell, Swale over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 184 |
| On or near Parrett Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 33 |
| On or near Cambria Crescent | 27 |
| On or near Periwinkle Close | 18 |
| On or near Chalkwell Road | 14 |
| On or near Hawthorn Road | 13 |
| On or near Robertson Drive | 13 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 13 |
| On or near Bowater Close | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chalkwell, Swale over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 178 | 35.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 118 | 23.2% |
| Not recorded | 107 | 21.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 7.5% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Chalkwell, Swale has an estimated population of 4,053. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chalkwell, Swale sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chalkwell, Swale |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.1% |
| Social rented homes | 4.6% |
| Private rented homes | 22.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
Is Chalkwell, Swale a safe place to live?
Chalkwell, Swale recorded 125.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Chalkwell, Swale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (123).
Is crime in Chalkwell, Swale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chalkwell, Swale was down 16% on the year before: 509 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 608 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chalkwell, Swale?
Chalkwell, Swale is policed by Kent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Chalkwell, Swale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.