Crime in Milton Regis: statistics, rates and trends
759 crimes were recorded in Milton Regis in the 12 months to July 2026, 112.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Milton Regis
- Questions about crime in Milton Regis
- About this data
759 crimes were recorded in Milton Regis in the 12 months to July 2026, 112.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 265 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Milton Regis has the 963rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Milton Regis | Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 759 | 15,724 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 112.2 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,765 | 158,379 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Milton Regis was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,110 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (745). Over the whole period it fell 32%, 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 | 759 | 112.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 884 | 130.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 839 | 124.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 826 | 122.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 765 | 113.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 745 | 110.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 940 | 139.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 902 | 133.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,110 | 164.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 73 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Milton Regis 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other crime (+17%) and anti-social behaviour (+13%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-42%) and burglary (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 265 | 39.2 | 1.14 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 | 20.0 | 1.30 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 99 | 14.6 | 1.77 | -37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 8.9 | 1.31 | -42% |
| Other theft | 60 | 8.9 | 1.39 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 5.3 | 1.08 | -3% |
| Public order | 29 | 4.3 | 0.65 | -28% |
| Other crime | 28 | 4.1 | 1.96 | +17% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -39% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.9 | 0.59 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.2 | 1.22 | +100% |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.0 | 0.77 | -22% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.54 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.18 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Milton Regis
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Milton Regis recorded 265 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 34.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Milton Regis
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Milton Regis recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 17.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Milton Regis
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Milton Regis recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Milton Regis
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Milton Regis recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Milton Regis
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Milton Regis recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Milton Regis
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Milton Regis recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Milton Regis
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Milton Regis recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Milton Regis
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Milton Regis recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Milton Regis
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Milton Regis recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Milton Regis
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Milton Regis recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Milton Regis
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Milton Regis recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Milton Regis
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Milton Regis recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Milton Regis
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Milton Regis recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Milton Regis
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Milton Regis recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Milton Regis, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Milton Regis.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Milton Regis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalkwell | 509 | 125.6 | +12% |
| Kemsley | 465 | 71.2 | -37% |
| The Meads | 346 | 61.8 | -45% |
| Homewood | 411 | 70.7 | -37% |
| Borden and Grove Park | 345 | 56.8 | -49% |
| Roman | 1,622 | 210.5 | +88% |
| Murston | 819 | 113.2 | +1% |
| Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow | 247 | 43.1 | -62% |
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 Milton Regis over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 103 |
| On or near Saffron Way | 43 |
| On or near Tribune Drive | 43 |
| On or near Brewery Road | 30 |
| On or near Staple Close | 30 |
| On or near Cortland Mews | 25 |
| On or near Frobisher Close | 22 |
| On or near Newbridge Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 20 |
| On or near North Street | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Milton Regis 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 | 242 | 31.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 209 | 27.5% |
| Not recorded | 135 | 17.8% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 10.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Milton Regis has an estimated population of 6,765. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Milton Regis sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Milton Regis |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.8% |
| Social rented homes | 21.5% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 31.5% |
Is Milton Regis a safe place to live?
Milton Regis recorded 112.2 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 Milton Regis?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 265 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (135).
Is crime in Milton Regis going up or down?
Recorded crime in Milton Regis was down 14% on the year before: 759 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 884 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Milton Regis?
Milton Regis 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 Milton Regis. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.