Crime in Snodland: statistics, rates and trends

1,228 crimes were recorded in Snodland in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 385 reports (31% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Snodland has the 350th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Snodland was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,448 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (996). Over the whole period it rose 10%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Snodland 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, criminal damage and arson, other crime.

The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+70%) and drugs (+36%). The largest falls were in burglary (-58%) and public order (-27%).

Anti-social behaviour in Snodland

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Snodland recorded 385 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 31.4% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Snodland

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Snodland recorded 360 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 29.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Snodland

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Snodland recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Snodland

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Snodland recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Snodland

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Snodland recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Snodland

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Snodland recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Snodland

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Snodland recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Snodland

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Snodland recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Snodland

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Snodland recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Snodland

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Snodland recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 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.

Possession of weapons in Snodland

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Snodland recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Snodland

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Snodland recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Snodland

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Snodland recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Snodland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Snodland.

2 areas within Snodland, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Snodland East & Ham Hill had the highest rate (148.3 per 1,000) and Snodland West & Holborough Lakes the lowest (72.9). 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 Snodland over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Snodland 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.

Snodland has an estimated population of 12,239. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Snodland sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Snodland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.