Crime in Sheppey Central: statistics, rates and trends
731 crimes were recorded in Sheppey Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sheppey Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Sheppey Central
- Types of crime in Sheppey Central
- Sheppey Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sheppey Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sheppey Central
- Population and deprivation in Sheppey Central
- Questions about crime in Sheppey Central
- About this data
731 crimes were recorded in Sheppey Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 292 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sheppey Central has the 1,952nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sheppey Central | Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 731 | 15,724 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.3 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,459 | 158,379 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sheppey Central was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,023 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (715). Over the whole period it fell 29%, 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 | 731 | 77.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 799 | 84.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 715 | 75.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 735 | 77.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 834 | 88.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 918 | 97.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 882 | 93.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 786 | 83.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,023 | 108.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 67 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 72 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 59 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
| August 2025 | 68 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sheppey Central 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 other crime (+33%) and vehicle crime (+29%). The largest falls were in burglary (-56%) and public order (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 292 | 30.9 | 0.90 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 173 | 18.3 | 1.19 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 8.2 | 1.22 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 4.2 | 0.86 | +29% |
| Other theft | 38 | 4.0 | 0.63 | -21% |
| Other crime | 28 | 3.0 | 1.40 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 2.5 | 0.31 | -4% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.8 | 0.55 | -19% |
| Public order | 16 | 1.7 | 0.25 | -45% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.2 | 0.33 | -56% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.1 | 1.09 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.26 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sheppey Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sheppey Central recorded 292 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 39.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sheppey Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sheppey Central recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 23.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sheppey Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sheppey Central recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sheppey Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sheppey Central recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sheppey Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sheppey Central recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sheppey Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sheppey Central recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sheppey Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sheppey Central recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sheppey Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sheppey Central recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sheppey Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sheppey Central recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sheppey Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sheppey Central recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sheppey Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sheppey Central recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sheppey Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sheppey Central 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sheppey Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sheppey Central recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sheppey Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sheppey Central 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sheppey Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sheppey Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sheppey Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minster Cliffs | 551 | 65.7 | -15% |
| Queenborough and Halfway | 868 | 98.8 | +28% |
| Sheerness | 2,818 | 208.8 | +170% |
| Sheppey East | 1,224 | 161.1 | +109% |
| Kemsley | 465 | 71.2 | -8% |
| Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow | 247 | 43.1 | -44% |
| Milton Regis | 759 | 112.2 | +45% |
| Murston | 819 | 113.2 | +46% |
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 Sheppey Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Myrtle Road | 37 |
| On or near Hopsons Place | 25 |
| On or near Minster Road | 25 |
| On or near Petunia Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Worcester Close | 20 |
| On or near Camellia Road | 20 |
| On or near Prince Charles Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Cornflower Way | 16 |
| On or near Tams Gardens | 16 |
| On or near Aspen Drive | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sheppey Central 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 | 240 | 32.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 203 | 27.8% |
| Not recorded | 173 | 23.7% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 6.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Sheppey Central has an estimated population of 9,459. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sheppey Central sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sheppey Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.6% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.4% |
Is Sheppey Central a safe place to live?
Sheppey Central recorded 77.3 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 Sheppey Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 292 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (173).
Is crime in Sheppey Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sheppey Central was down 9% on the year before: 731 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 799 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sheppey Central?
Sheppey Central 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 Sheppey Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.