Crime in Teynham: statistics, rates and trends
436 crimes were recorded in Teynham in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 24% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (146), anti-social behaviour (118) and criminal damage and arson (44) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 583rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Teynham | Swale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 436 | 15,704 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.5 | 99.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,349 | 158,379 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Teynham of any year here (436 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 39%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 436 | 81.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 353 | 66.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 361 | 67.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 388 | 72.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 377 | 70.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 299 | 55.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 305 | 57.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 321 | 60.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 313 | 58.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 59 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
Compared with England and Wales, Teynham recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (44% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (43% below) and other theft (28% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 52 to 118 and criminal damage and arson rose from 35 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 146 | 27.3 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 22.1 | 15.4 | +127% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 8.2 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 4.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Other crime | 17 | 3.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Teynham; the highest is Sheerness (211.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Halfway Houses (55.6).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Teynham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sittingbourne | 5,678 | 102.7 | +26% |
| Faversham | 2,049 | 90.9 | +11% |
| Minster (Swale) | 1,259 | 70.6 | -13% |
| Halfway Houses | 283 | 55.6 | -32% |
| Sheerness | 2,847 | 211.0 | +159% |
| Lenham and Harrietsham | 459 | 83.5 | +2% |
| Gillingham (Medway) | 11,367 | 98.7 | +21% |
| Whitstable | 2,675 | 86.1 | +6% |
Teynham and Lynsted is the one area listed within Teynham, with 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teynham and Lynsted | Neighbourhood | 7,185 | 592 | 82.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Teynham 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 Morello Close | 24 |
| On or near Lower Road | 16 |
| On or near Pemberton Rise | 16 |
| On or near Cellar Hill | 15 |
| On or near Barkers End | 14 |
| On or near Claxfield Road | 13 |
| On or near Nutberry Close | 13 |
| On or near Roundel Close | 13 |
Of the 318 crimes in Teynham with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 118 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 117 | 36.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 109 | 34.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Teynham has an estimated population of 5,349 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Teynham average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Teynham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Teynham a safe place to live?
Teynham recorded 81.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 583rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Teynham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 146 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (118).
Is crime in Teynham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Teynham was up 24% on the year before: 436 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 353 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Teynham?
About 5,349 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Teynham?
Teynham 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.