Burglary Rates in West Downs

Swale, South East, England

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Burglaries (12 months)

2.06 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

303

69.5 per 1,000 residents

39% below the UK average17% below the South East regional average

How does West Downs rank?

Within Swale

17 of 24 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

35th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

Apr 25

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Mar 26

Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Violence & Sexual

32%

Other Crime

23%

Anti-social Behaviour

18%

Shoplifting

16%

Vehicle Crime

Burglary

Robbery

Drug Offences

Theft from Person

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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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.