Crime in Sheppey East: statistics, rates and trends
1,166 crimes were recorded in Sheppey East in the 12 months to August 2026, 153.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sheppey East at a glance
- Crime trends in Sheppey East
- Types of crime in Sheppey East
- Sheppey East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sheppey East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sheppey East
- Demographics of Sheppey East
- Questions about crime in Sheppey East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (638), anti-social behaviour (148) and criminal damage and arson (96) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 402nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Sheppey East | Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,166 | 15,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 153.5 | 99.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,596 | 158,379 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sheppey East peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,410 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,153). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,166 | 153.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,410 | 185.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,295 | 170.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,153 | 151.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,271 | 167.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,211 | 159.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,305 | 171.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,218 | 160.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,361 | 179.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 103 |
| July 2026 | 111 |
| June 2026 | 92 |
| May 2026 | 112 |
| April 2026 | 87 |
| March 2026 | 104 |
| February 2026 | 89 |
| January 2026 | 87 |
| December 2025 | 102 |
| November 2025 | 101 |
| October 2025 | 100 |
| September 2025 | 78 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sheppey East recorded notably more other crime (5.8 times the national rate), violence and sexual offences (2.5 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (87% above the national rate), and notably less public order (39% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 76 to 93 and drugs rose from 32 to 39, while public order fell from 42 to 31 and violence and sexual offences fell from 845 to 638.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 638 | 84.0 | 34.2 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 148 | 19.5 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 12.6 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other crime | 93 | 12.2 | 2.1 | +22% |
| Other theft | 46 | 6.1 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Drugs | 39 | 5.1 | 3.3 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 5.0 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Public order | 31 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sheppey East; the highest is Sheerness, Swale (211.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Minster Cliffs (64.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sheppey East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minster Cliffs | 542 | 64.7 | -58% |
| Sheppey Central | 717 | 75.8 | -51% |
| Queenborough and Halfway | 868 | 98.8 | -36% |
| Sheerness | 2,847 | 211.0 | +37% |
| Priory | 377 | 110.0 | -28% |
| Teynham and Lynsted | 592 | 82.4 | -46% |
| St Ann's | 446 | 83.1 | -46% |
| Abbey | 843 | 120.3 | -22% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Sheppey East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Prison” (454).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prison | 454 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 59 |
| On or near Warden Bay Road | 43 |
| On or near Parking Area | 41 |
| On or near First Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Eastern Road | 29 |
| On or near Manor Way | 26 |
| On or near Leysdown Road | 24 |
| On or near Fourth Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Grove Avenue | 21 |
Of the 1,018 crimes in Sheppey East with a recorded outcome, 16% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 148 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 353 | 34.7% | 34.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 166 | 16.3% | 1.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 161 | 15.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 93 | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 59 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Sheppey East has an estimated population of 7,596 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%), less social housing (6.8%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (3.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sheppey East average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Sheppey East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 37.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 27.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Sheppey East a safe place to live?
Sheppey East recorded 153.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 402nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Sheppey East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 638 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (148).
Is crime in Sheppey East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sheppey East was down 17% on the year before: 1,166 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,410 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sheppey East?
About 7,596 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sheppey East?
Sheppey East 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.