Crime in Teynham and Lynsted: statistics, rates and trends
566 crimes were recorded in Teynham and Lynsted in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Teynham and Lynsted at a glance
- Crime trends in Teynham and Lynsted
- Types of crime in Teynham and Lynsted
- Teynham and Lynsted compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Teynham and Lynsted
- What happened after crimes were reported in Teynham and Lynsted
- Population and deprivation in Teynham and Lynsted
- Questions about crime in Teynham and Lynsted
- About this data
566 crimes were recorded in Teynham and Lynsted in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 179 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Teynham and Lynsted has the 1,893rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Teynham and Lynsted | Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 566 | 15,724 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.8 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,185 | 158,379 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Teynham and Lynsted was highest in the year to July 2026 (566 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (409). Over the whole period it rose 23%, 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 | 566 | 78.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 468 | 65.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 516 | 71.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 503 | 70.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 485 | 67.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 409 | 56.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 435 | 60.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 458 | 63.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 460 | 64.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 64 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Teynham and Lynsted 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, other crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+84%) and criminal damage and arson (+36%). The largest falls were in public order (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 179 | 24.9 | 0.73 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 173 | 24.1 | 1.57 | +84% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 8.4 | 1.23 | +36% |
| Other theft | 41 | 5.7 | 0.89 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 3.2 | 0.65 | +77% |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.1 | 0.87 | +57% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.6 | 1.25 | +46% |
| Public order | 15 | 2.1 | 0.31 | -40% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.9 | 0.24 | -7% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.8 | 0.55 | +30% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.43 | -25% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.21 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.17 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Teynham and Lynsted
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Teynham and Lynsted recorded 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 31.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Teynham and Lynsted
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Teynham and Lynsted recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 84% on the year before. It made up 30.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Teynham and Lynsted
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Teynham and Lynsted recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Teynham and Lynsted
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Teynham and Lynsted recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Teynham and Lynsted
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Teynham and Lynsted recorded 23 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 up 77% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Teynham and Lynsted
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Teynham and Lynsted recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Teynham and Lynsted
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Teynham and Lynsted recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Teynham and Lynsted
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Teynham and Lynsted recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Teynham and Lynsted
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Teynham and Lynsted recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Teynham and Lynsted
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Teynham and Lynsted recorded 13 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 up 30% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Teynham and Lynsted
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Teynham and Lynsted recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Teynham and Lynsted
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Teynham and Lynsted recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Teynham and Lynsted
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Teynham and Lynsted recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Teynham and Lynsted
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Teynham and Lynsted 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Teynham and Lynsted, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Teynham and Lynsted.
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 Teynham and Lynsted over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Frognal Close | 34 |
| On or near Lower Road | 33 |
| On or near Supermarket | 31 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 27 |
| On or near Morello Close | 22 |
| On or near Tin Shop Hill | 22 |
| On or near Bysing Wood Road | 20 |
| On or near Pemberton Rise | 18 |
| On or near Roundel Close | 13 |
| On or near Brunswick Field | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Teynham and Lynsted 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 | 173 | 30.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 156 | 27.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 148 | 26.1% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Teynham and Lynsted has an estimated population of 7,185. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Teynham and Lynsted sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Teynham and Lynsted |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
Is Teynham and Lynsted a safe place to live?
Teynham and Lynsted recorded 78.8 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 Teynham and Lynsted?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (173).
Is crime in Teynham and Lynsted going up or down?
Recorded crime in Teynham and Lynsted was up 21% on the year before: 566 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 468 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Teynham and Lynsted?
Teynham and Lynsted 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 Teynham and Lynsted. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.