Crime in Chalkwell, Swale: statistics, rates and trends
522 crimes were recorded in Chalkwell, Swale in the 12 months to August 2026, 128.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Chalkwell, Swale
- Questions about crime in Chalkwell, Swale
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (142), shoplifting (130) and anti-social behaviour (101) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 697th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Chalkwell, Swale | Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 522 | 15,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.8 | 99.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,053 | 158,379 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Chalkwell, Swale of any year here (522 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 522 | 128.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 614 | 151.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 624 | 154.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 671 | 165.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 735 | 181.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 576 | 142.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 715 | 176.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 681 | 168.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 755 | 186.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 59 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chalkwell, Swale recorded notably more shoplifting (3.8 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (62% above the national rate) and drugs (58% above the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 79 to 130, while criminal damage and arson fell from 70 to 32 and violence and sexual offences fell from 195 to 142.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 142 | 35.0 | 34.2 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 130 | 32.1 | 8.5 | +65% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 24.9 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Other theft | 33 | 8.1 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 7.9 | 6.7 | -54% |
| Drugs | 21 | 5.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 3.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 3.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 2.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chalkwell, Swale; the highest is Roman, Swale (211.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Woodstock, Swale (47.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chalkwell, Swale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood | 410 | 70.5 | -45% |
| Milton Regis | 759 | 112.2 | -13% |
| The Meads | 359 | 64.1 | -50% |
| Borden and Grove Park | 347 | 57.2 | -56% |
| Roman | 1,631 | 211.7 | +64% |
| Woodstock | 311 | 47.1 | -63% |
| Kemsley | 478 | 73.2 | -43% |
| Murston | 825 | 114.0 | -11% |
The 10 locations below account for 71% of the crime recorded in Chalkwell, Swale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (182).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 182 |
| On or near Parrett Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Cambria Crescent | 31 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near Periwinkle Close | 19 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 18 |
| On or near Chalkwell Road | 14 |
| On or near Hawthorn Road | 14 |
| On or near Bowater Close | 13 |
| On or near Robertson Drive | 12 |
Of the 421 crimes in Chalkwell, Swale with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 101 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 184 | 43.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 117 | 27.8% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 9.3% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Chalkwell, Swale has an estimated population of 4,053 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.6%, against 17.1%), a younger population (10%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (14%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chalkwell, Swale average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Chalkwell, Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chalkwell, Swale a safe place to live?
Chalkwell, Swale recorded 128.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 697th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Chalkwell, Swale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 142 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (130).
Is crime in Chalkwell, Swale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chalkwell, Swale was down 15% on the year before: 522 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 614 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chalkwell, Swale?
About 4,053 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chalkwell, Swale?
Chalkwell, Swale is policed by Kent.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.