Crime in Milton Regis: statistics, rates and trends
759 crimes were recorded in Milton Regis in the 12 months to August 2026, 112.2 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 Milton Regis at a glance
- Crime trends in Milton Regis
- Types of crime in Milton Regis
- Milton Regis compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Milton Regis
- What happened after crimes were reported in Milton Regis
- Demographics of Milton Regis
- Questions about crime in Milton Regis
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (265), anti-social behaviour (135) and shoplifting (94) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 968th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Milton Regis | Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 759 | 15,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 112.2 | 99.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,765 | 158,379 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Milton Regis peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,105 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (749). 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 | 759 | 112.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 894 | 132.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 821 | 121.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 855 | 126.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 755 | 111.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 749 | 110.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 930 | 137.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 877 | 129.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,105 | 163.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 73 |
| July 2026 | 93 |
| June 2026 | 75 |
| May 2026 | 62 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 73 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
Compared with England and Wales, Milton Regis recorded notably more other crime (2.1 times the national rate), shoplifting (64% above the national rate) and other theft (40% above the national rate), and notably less public order (36% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 25 to 30, while criminal damage and arson fell from 96 to 56 and shoplifting fell from 152 to 94.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 265 | 39.2 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 | 20.0 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 94 | 13.9 | 8.5 | -38% |
| Other theft | 61 | 9.0 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 8.3 | 6.7 | -42% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 5.3 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Other crime | 30 | 4.4 | 2.1 | +20% |
| Public order | 29 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Milton Regis; the highest is Roman, Swale (211.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow (41.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Milton Regis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalkwell | 522 | 128.8 | +15% |
| Kemsley | 478 | 73.2 | -35% |
| The Meads | 359 | 64.1 | -43% |
| Homewood | 410 | 70.5 | -37% |
| Borden and Grove Park | 347 | 57.2 | -49% |
| Roman | 1,631 | 211.7 | +89% |
| Murston | 825 | 114.0 | +2% |
| Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow | 240 | 41.9 | -63% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Milton Regis over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Street” (95).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 95 |
| On or near Saffron Way | 44 |
| On or near Tribune Drive | 41 |
| On or near Staple Close | 30 |
| On or near Brewery Road | 29 |
| On or near Cortland Mews | 26 |
| On or near Newbridge Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near Frobisher Close | 22 |
| On or near North Street | 20 |
Of the 624 crimes in Milton Regis with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 135 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 238 | 38.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 224 | 35.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Milton Regis has an estimated population of 6,765 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%), fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Milton Regis average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Milton Regis | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 31.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Milton Regis a safe place to live?
Milton Regis recorded 112.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 968th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Milton Regis?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 265 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (135).
Is crime in Milton Regis going up or down?
Recorded crime in Milton Regis was down 15% on the year before: 759 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 894 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Milton Regis?
About 6,765 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Milton Regis?
Milton Regis 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.