Crime in Minster Cliffs: statistics, rates and trends
551 crimes were recorded in Minster Cliffs in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Minster Cliffs at a glance
- Crime trends in Minster Cliffs
- Types of crime in Minster Cliffs
- Minster Cliffs compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Minster Cliffs
- What happened after crimes were reported in Minster Cliffs
- Population and deprivation in Minster Cliffs
- Questions about crime in Minster Cliffs
- About this data
551 crimes were recorded in Minster Cliffs in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 202 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Minster Cliffs has the 2,404th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Minster Cliffs | Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 551 | 15,724 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.7 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 8,383 | 158,379 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Minster Cliffs was highest in the year to July 2020 (645 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (459). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 551 | 65.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 565 | 67.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 493 | 58.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 459 | 54.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 558 | 66.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 571 | 68.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 645 | 76.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 580 | 69.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 628 | 74.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 75 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Minster Cliffs 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+21%) and anti-social behaviour (+14%). The largest falls were in public order (-50%) and violence and sexual offences (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 202 | 24.1 | 0.70 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 151 | 18.0 | 1.17 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 6.9 | 1.02 | +21% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.9 | 0.62 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 2.9 | 0.58 | +0% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.7 | 1.30 | +53% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.9 | 0.54 | +33% |
| Public order | 13 | 1.6 | 0.23 | -50% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.2 | 0.36 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 0.86 | -53% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.8 | 0.10 | +75% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 0.35 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.29 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Minster Cliffs
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Minster Cliffs recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 36.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Minster Cliffs
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Minster Cliffs recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 27.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Minster Cliffs
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Minster Cliffs recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Minster Cliffs
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Minster Cliffs recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Minster Cliffs
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Minster Cliffs recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Minster Cliffs
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Minster Cliffs recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Minster Cliffs
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Minster Cliffs recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Minster Cliffs
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Minster Cliffs recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Minster Cliffs
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Minster Cliffs recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Minster Cliffs
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Minster Cliffs recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Minster Cliffs
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Minster Cliffs recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Minster Cliffs
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Minster Cliffs recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Minster Cliffs
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Minster Cliffs recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Minster Cliffs
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Minster Cliffs recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Minster Cliffs, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Minster Cliffs.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Minster Cliffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheppey Central | 731 | 77.3 | +18% |
| Sheerness | 2,818 | 208.8 | +218% |
| Queenborough and Halfway | 868 | 98.8 | +50% |
| Sheppey East | 1,224 | 161.1 | +145% |
| Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow | 247 | 43.1 | -34% |
| Kemsley | 465 | 71.2 | +8% |
| Milton Regis | 759 | 112.2 | +71% |
| Murston | 819 | 113.2 | +72% |
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 Minster Cliffs over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Old Billet Lane | 40 |
| On or near Bell Farm Lane | 38 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 36 |
| On or near The Maples | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Magpie Court | 20 |
| On or near Glenview Close | 18 |
| On or near Kent Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Windmill Rise | 14 |
| On or near Lady Winter Drive | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Minster Cliffs 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 165 | 29.9% |
| Not recorded | 151 | 27.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 117 | 21.2% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Minster Cliffs has an estimated population of 8,383. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Minster Cliffs sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Minster Cliffs |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.4% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
Is Minster Cliffs a safe place to live?
Minster Cliffs recorded 65.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Minster Cliffs?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (151).
Is crime in Minster Cliffs going up or down?
Recorded crime in Minster Cliffs was down 2% on the year before: 551 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 565 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Minster Cliffs?
Minster Cliffs 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 Minster Cliffs. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.