Crime in Woodstock, Swale: statistics, rates and trends
311 crimes were recorded in Woodstock, Swale in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Woodstock, Swale at a glance
- Crime trends in Woodstock, Swale
- Types of crime in Woodstock, Swale
- Woodstock, Swale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Woodstock, Swale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Woodstock, Swale
- Demographics of Woodstock, Swale
- Questions about crime in Woodstock, Swale
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (126), anti-social behaviour (74) and criminal damage and arson (32) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,137th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Woodstock, Swale | Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 311 | 15,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.1 | 99.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,596 | 158,379 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Woodstock, Swale peaked in the year to August 2021 (458 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (296). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 311 | 47.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 296 | 44.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 298 | 45.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 326 | 49.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 331 | 50.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 458 | 69.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 375 | 56.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 382 | 57.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 436 | 66.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (44% below) and criminal damage and arson (28% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 20 to 32 and anti-social behaviour rose from 54 to 74.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 126 | 19.1 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 11.2 | 15.4 | +37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +60% |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Woodstock, Swale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Woodstock, Swale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood | 410 | 70.5 | +50% |
| Roman | 1,631 | 211.7 | +349% |
| West Downs | 257 | 81.7 | +73% |
| Chalkwell | 522 | 128.8 | +173% |
| Borden and Grove Park | 347 | 57.2 | +21% |
| Murston | 825 | 114.0 | +142% |
| The Meads | 359 | 64.1 | +36% |
| Milton Regis | 759 | 112.2 | +138% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Woodstock, Swale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cobham Avenue” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cobham Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Supermarket | 26 |
| On or near Chaucer Road | 20 |
| On or near Violet Court | 19 |
| On or near Oast Court | 16 |
| On or near Bluebell Drive | 13 |
| On or near Kent Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Marigold Drive | 11 |
| On or near Gore Court Road | 9 |
| On or near Broadoak Road | 8 |
Of the 237 crimes in Woodstock, Swale with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 74 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 90 | 38.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 86 | 36.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Woodstock, Swale has an estimated population of 6,596 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.3%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and less social housing (9.2%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Woodstock, Swale average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Woodstock, Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Woodstock, Swale a safe place to live?
Woodstock, Swale recorded 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,137th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Woodstock, Swale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 126 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Woodstock, Swale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Woodstock, Swale was up 5% on the year before: 311 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 296 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Woodstock, Swale?
About 6,596 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Woodstock, Swale?
Woodstock, Swale 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.