Crime in Teynham: statistics, rates and trends

411 crimes were recorded in Teynham in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 143 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Teynham has the 670th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Teynham was highest in the year to July 2026 (411 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (298). Over the whole period it rose 29%, 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 Teynham 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 (+137%) and criminal damage and arson (+31%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-12%).

Violence and sexual offences in Teynham

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Teynham recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 34.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Teynham

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Teynham recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 137% on the year before. It made up 26.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Teynham

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Teynham recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Teynham

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Teynham recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Teynham

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Teynham recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Teynham

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Teynham recorded 16 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 33% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Teynham

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Teynham recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Teynham

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Teynham recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Teynham

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Teynham recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Teynham

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Teynham recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Teynham

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Teynham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Teynham

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Teynham recorded 1 report 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.

Robbery in Teynham

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Teynham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Teynham

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Teynham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, 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 Teynham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Teynham.

1 areas within Teynham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Teynham and Lynsted had the highest rate (78.8 per 1,000) and Teynham and Lynsted the lowest (78.8). 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 Teynham over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Teynham 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.

Teynham has an estimated population of 5,349. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Teynham sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. 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 Teynham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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