Crime in Teynham and Lynsted: statistics, rates and trends
592 crimes were recorded in Teynham and Lynsted in the 12 months to August 2026, 82.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Teynham and Lynsted
- Questions about crime in Teynham and Lynsted
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (186), anti-social behaviour (183) and criminal damage and arson (55) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,747th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Teynham and Lynsted | Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 592 | 15,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.4 | 99.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,185 | 158,379 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Teynham and Lynsted of any year here (592 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 592 | 82.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 487 | 67.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 488 | 67.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 509 | 70.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 504 | 70.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 409 | 56.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 425 | 59.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 459 | 63.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 468 | 65.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 79 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Teynham and Lynsted recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (66% above the national rate) and other crime (45% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (54% below) and vehicle crime (44% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 109 to 183 and other theft rose from 34 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 186 | 25.9 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 183 | 25.5 | 15.4 | +68% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +25% |
| Other theft | 43 | 6.0 | 6.4 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 3.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 22 | 3.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Teynham and Lynsted; the highest is Roman, Swale (211.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Woodstock, Swale (47.1).
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Teynham and Lynsted over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (45).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 45 |
| On or near Frognal Close | 37 |
| On or near Lower Road | 35 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 28 |
| On or near Morello Close | 24 |
| On or near Tin Shop Hill | 18 |
| On or near Bysing Wood Road | 17 |
| On or near Pemberton Rise | 16 |
| On or near Cellar Hill | 15 |
| On or near Barkers End | 14 |
Of the 409 crimes in Teynham and Lynsted with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 183 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 157 | 38.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 145 | 35.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Teynham and Lynsted has an estimated population of 7,185 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Teynham and Lynsted average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Teynham and Lynsted | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Teynham and Lynsted a safe place to live?
Teynham and Lynsted recorded 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,747th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Teynham and Lynsted?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 186 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (183).
Is crime in Teynham and Lynsted going up or down?
Recorded crime in Teynham and Lynsted was up 22% on the year before: 592 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 487 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Teynham and Lynsted?
About 7,185 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Teynham and Lynsted?
Teynham and Lynsted 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.