Crime in Sheppey East: statistics, rates and trends
1,224 crimes were recorded in Sheppey East in the 12 months to July 2026, 161.1 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 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
- Population and deprivation in Sheppey East
- Questions about crime in Sheppey East
- About this data
1,224 crimes were recorded in Sheppey East in the 12 months to July 2026, 161.1 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 681 reports (56% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sheppey East has the 362nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sheppey East | Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,224 | 15,724 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 161.1 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,596 | 158,379 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sheppey East was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,422 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,156). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 1,224 | 161.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,422 | 187.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,256 | 165.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,156 | 152.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,287 | 169.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,229 | 161.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,280 | 168.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,262 | 166.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,359 | 178.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 161 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sheppey East 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in drugs (+38%) and other crime (+22%). The largest falls were in public order (-39%) and vehicle crime (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 681 | 89.7 | 2.62 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 154 | 20.3 | 1.32 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 103 | 13.6 | 2.00 | -13% |
| Other crime | 96 | 12.6 | 5.98 | +22% |
| Other theft | 46 | 6.1 | 0.95 | -16% |
| Drugs | 40 | 5.3 | 1.61 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 4.6 | 0.94 | -27% |
| Public order | 30 | 3.9 | 0.59 | -39% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.9 | 0.82 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.3 | 1.36 | -41% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 0.39 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 0.02 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sheppey East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sheppey East recorded 681 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (89.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 55.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sheppey East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sheppey East recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sheppey East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sheppey East recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sheppey East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sheppey East recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sheppey East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sheppey East recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sheppey East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sheppey East recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sheppey East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sheppey East recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sheppey East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sheppey East recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sheppey East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sheppey East recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sheppey East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sheppey East recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sheppey East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sheppey East 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 up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sheppey East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sheppey East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sheppey East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sheppey East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sheppey East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sheppey East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sheppey East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minster Cliffs | 551 | 65.7 | -59% |
| Sheppey Central | 731 | 77.3 | -52% |
| Queenborough and Halfway | 868 | 98.8 | -39% |
| Sheerness | 2,818 | 208.8 | +30% |
| Priory | 386 | 112.6 | -30% |
| Teynham and Lynsted | 566 | 78.8 | -51% |
| St Ann's | 458 | 85.3 | -47% |
| Abbey | 872 | 124.5 | -23% |
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 East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prison | 482 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 63 |
| On or near Warden Bay Road | 46 |
| On or near First Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Eastern Road | 34 |
| On or near Leysdown Road | 31 |
| On or near Manor Way | 27 |
| On or near Grove Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Fourth Avenue | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sheppey East 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 | 369 | 30.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 188 | 15.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 172 | 14.1% |
| Not recorded | 154 | 12.6% |
| Under investigation | 140 | 11.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 98 | 8.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Sheppey East has an estimated population of 7,596. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sheppey East sits in decile 2.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sheppey East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.0% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% |
| Private rented homes | 22.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 27.3% |
Is Sheppey East a safe place to live?
Sheppey East recorded 161.1 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 Sheppey East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 681 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (154).
Is crime in Sheppey East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sheppey East was down 14% on the year before: 1,224 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,422 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sheppey East?
Sheppey East 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 East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.