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Burglary Rates in West Downs

Swale, South East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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West Downs recorded 10 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 32% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

10

2.29 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

315

72.3 per 1,000 residents

32% below the UK average7% below the South East regional average

How does West Downs rank?

Within Swale

14 of 24 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

41th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
96
30%
Other Crime
70
22%
Shoplifting
59
19%
Anti-social Behaviour
53
17%
Vehicle Crime
19
6%
Burglary
10
3%
Robbery
4
1%
Drug Offences
4
1%
Theft from Person
0
0%

Property mix in West Downs

Source: Census 2021 · 1,718 households

Detached 51%Semi-detached 40%Terraced 7%Flats 1%

The most common property type in West Downs is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for West Downs homeowners

Most homes in West Downs are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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