Crime in St Ann's, Swale: statistics, rates and trends
458 crimes were recorded in St Ann's, Swale in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Ann's, Swale at a glance
- Crime trends in St Ann's, Swale
- Types of crime in St Ann's, Swale
- St Ann's, Swale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Ann's, Swale
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Ann's, Swale
- Population and deprivation in St Ann's, Swale
- Questions about crime in St Ann's, Swale
- About this data
458 crimes were recorded in St Ann's, Swale in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 174 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Ann's, Swale has the 1,646th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Ann's, Swale | Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 458 | 15,724 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.3 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 5,369 | 158,379 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Ann's, Swale was highest in the year to July 2019 (569 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (286). Over the whole period it rose 20%, 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 | 458 | 85.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 434 | 80.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 337 | 62.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 286 | 53.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 353 | 65.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 438 | 81.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 400 | 74.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 569 | 106.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 382 | 71.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 47 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
| August 2025 | 56 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Ann's, Swale 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, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+39%) and anti-social behaviour (+35%). The largest falls were in other theft (-42%) and vehicle crime (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 174 | 32.4 | 2.11 | +35% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 108 | 20.1 | 0.59 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 9.3 | 1.12 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 7.1 | 1.04 | +23% |
| Public order | 19 | 3.5 | 0.53 | +36% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 3.2 | 0.64 | -32% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.6 | 0.41 | -42% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.9 | 0.88 | +11% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.1 | 1.36 | +200% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.9 | 0.26 | -58% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 0.28 | -64% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.9 | 0.69 | +150% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 0.77 | +300% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.6 | 0.33 | n/a |
Anti-social behaviour in St Ann's, Swale
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Ann's, Swale recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 38.0% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in St Ann's, Swale
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Ann's, Swale recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 23.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Ann's, Swale
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Ann's, Swale recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Ann's, Swale
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Ann's, Swale recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Ann's, Swale
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Ann's, Swale recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Ann's, Swale
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Ann's, Swale recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Ann's, Swale
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Ann's, Swale recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Ann's, Swale
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Ann's, Swale recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Ann's, Swale
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Ann's, Swale recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Ann's, Swale
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Ann's, Swale recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Ann's, Swale
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Ann's, Swale recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Ann's, Swale
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Ann's, Swale recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Ann's, Swale
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Ann's, Swale recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Ann's, Swale
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Ann's, Swale recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 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 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Ann's, Swale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Ann's, Swale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Ann's, Swale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory | 386 | 112.6 | +32% |
| Watling | 393 | 58.3 | -32% |
| Abbey | 872 | 124.5 | +46% |
| Boughton and Courtenay | 260 | 43.7 | -49% |
| Teynham and Lynsted | 566 | 78.8 | -8% |
| Murston | 819 | 113.2 | +33% |
| West Downs | 245 | 77.9 | -9% |
| Sheppey East | 1,224 | 161.1 | +89% |
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 St Ann's, Swale over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near West Street | 71 |
| On or near Whiting Crescent | 43 |
| On or near Breeze Meadow | 26 |
| On or near The Larches | 25 |
| On or near Bank Street | 23 |
| On or near Ivory Close | 19 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 18 |
| On or near Ospringe Road | 15 |
| On or near Barnes Close | 12 |
| On or near Capel Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Ann's, Swale 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 174 | 38.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 110 | 24.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 88 | 19.2% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 5.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
St Ann's, Swale has an estimated population of 5,369. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Ann's, Swale sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Ann's, Swale |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.7% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
Is St Ann's, Swale a safe place to live?
St Ann's, Swale recorded 85.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 St Ann's, Swale?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (108).
Is crime in St Ann's, Swale going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Ann's, Swale was up 6% on the year before: 458 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 434 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Ann's, Swale?
St Ann's, Swale 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 St Ann's, Swale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.