Crime in Faversham: statistics, rates and trends
2,109 crimes were recorded in Faversham in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Faversham at a glance
- Crime trends in Faversham
- Types of crime in Faversham
- Faversham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Faversham
- Streets with the most crime in Faversham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Faversham
- Population and deprivation in Faversham
- Questions about crime in Faversham
- About this data
2,109 crimes were recorded in Faversham in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 667 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Faversham has the 437th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Faversham | Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,109 | 15,724 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.5 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 22,547 | 158,379 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Faversham was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,480 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,882). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 2,109 | 93.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,186 | 97.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,882 | 83.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,946 | 86.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,116 | 93.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,480 | 110.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,272 | 100.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,312 | 102.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,093 | 92.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 189 |
| June 2026 | 166 |
| May 2026 | 166 |
| April 2026 | 133 |
| March 2026 | 143 |
| February 2026 | 129 |
| January 2026 | 149 |
| December 2025 | 160 |
| November 2025 | 195 |
| October 2025 | 209 |
| September 2025 | 225 |
| August 2025 | 245 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Faversham 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 other crime (+13%) and anti-social behaviour (+13%). The largest falls were in burglary (-28%) and shoplifting (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 667 | 29.6 | 0.86 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 515 | 22.8 | 1.49 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 205 | 9.1 | 1.10 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 184 | 8.2 | 1.20 | -2% |
| Other theft | 112 | 5.0 | 0.78 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 103 | 4.6 | 0.93 | +8% |
| Public order | 93 | 4.1 | 0.62 | +4% |
| Other crime | 68 | 3.0 | 1.43 | +13% |
| Burglary | 51 | 2.3 | 0.64 | -28% |
| Drugs | 43 | 1.9 | 0.58 | -2% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 1.0 | 1.24 | +64% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.0 | 0.76 | +92% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 0.7 | 0.73 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.3 | 0.16 | -14% |
Violence and sexual offences in Faversham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Faversham recorded 667 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 31.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Faversham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Faversham recorded 515 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 24.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Faversham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Faversham recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Faversham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Faversham recorded 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Faversham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Faversham recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Faversham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Faversham recorded 103 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 up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Faversham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Faversham recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Faversham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Faversham recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Faversham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Faversham recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Faversham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Faversham recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Faversham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Faversham recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Faversham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Faversham recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Faversham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Faversham recorded 16 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 down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Faversham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Faversham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Faversham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Faversham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Faversham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teynham | 411 | 76.8 | -18% |
| Whitstable | 2,757 | 88.7 | -5% |
| Sittingbourne | 5,611 | 101.5 | +8% |
| Minster (Swale) | 1,282 | 71.9 | -23% |
| Canterbury | 9,687 | 167.3 | +79% |
| Halfway Houses | 295 | 57.9 | -38% |
| Sheerness | 2,818 | 208.8 | +123% |
| Lenham and Harrietsham | 441 | 80.2 | -14% |
4 areas within Faversham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Abbey had the highest rate (124.5 per 1,000) and Watling the lowest (58.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
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 Faversham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 242 |
| On or near West Street | 71 |
| On or near Whiting Crescent | 43 |
| On or near Gatefield Lane | 42 |
| On or near Bensted Grove | 40 |
| On or near Market Street | 40 |
| On or near Preston Street | 40 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 36 |
| On or near Broomfield Road | 30 |
| On or near Lewis Close | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Faversham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 592 | 28.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 555 | 26.3% |
| Not recorded | 515 | 24.4% |
| Under investigation | 127 | 6.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 99 | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 69 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% |
Faversham has an estimated population of 22,547. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Faversham sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Faversham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.1% |
| Social rented homes | 16.5% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 7.8% |
Is Faversham a safe place to live?
Faversham recorded 93.5 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 Faversham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 667 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (515).
Is crime in Faversham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Faversham was down 4% on the year before: 2,109 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,186 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Faversham?
Faversham 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 Faversham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.