Crime in Homewood: statistics, rates and trends
410 crimes were recorded in Homewood in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 25% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (138), anti-social behaviour (91) and shoplifting (34) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,205th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Homewood | Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 410 | 15,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.5 | 99.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -25% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,814 | 158,379 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Homewood of any year here (410 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 39%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 410 | 70.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 544 | 93.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 627 | 107.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 650 | 111.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 614 | 105.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 520 | 89.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 569 | 97.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 596 | 102.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 667 | 114.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (43% below) and shoplifting (31% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting fell from 90 to 34 and criminal damage and arson fell from 52 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 138 | 23.7 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 15.7 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 5.8 | 8.5 | -62% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -40% |
| Other theft | 29 | 5.0 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Public order | 22 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 3.4 | 5.0 | -23% |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Homewood; the highest is Roman, Swale (211.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Woodstock, Swale (47.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Homewood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalkwell | 522 | 128.8 | +83% |
| Woodstock | 311 | 47.1 | -33% |
| Borden and Grove Park | 347 | 57.2 | -19% |
| Roman | 1,631 | 211.7 | +200% |
| The Meads | 359 | 64.1 | -9% |
| Milton Regis | 759 | 112.2 | +59% |
| Murston | 825 | 114.0 | +62% |
| West Downs | 257 | 81.7 | +16% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Homewood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (87).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 87 |
| On or near West Street | 39 |
| On or near William Street | 29 |
| On or near Epps Road | 18 |
| On or near Laburnum Place | 17 |
| On or near Hospital | 14 |
| On or near Manor Grove | 14 |
| On or near Valenciennes Road | 14 |
| On or near Rock Road | 13 |
| On or near Barrow Grove | 12 |
Of the 319 crimes in Homewood with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 91 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 118 | 37.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 111 | 34.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 7.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 6.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Homewood has an estimated population of 5,814 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.4%, against 17.1%), fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Homewood average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Homewood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Homewood a safe place to live?
Homewood recorded 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,205th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Homewood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 138 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (91).
Is crime in Homewood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Homewood was down 25% on the year before: 410 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 544 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Homewood?
About 5,814 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Homewood?
Homewood 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.