Crime Rates in West Downs, ward
Crime Rate
68.9
68.9
Low 3/10
* the lower the better
Annual total crime rate in West Downs (ward) is 68.9 per thousand resident population. This can be rated as 3 out of 10 or low crime level compared to other wards in England and Wales.
West Downs (ward) is located within Swale (borough). Annual total crime rate in Swale (borough) is 108 crimes per thousand resident population, which can be rated as 5 out of 10 or medium crime level compared to other local authority districts in England and Wales.
West Downs, (ward) includes areas with the following crime ratings (see map):
- 2/10 or low
- 3/10 or low
- 5/10 or medium
Crime rates in West Downs (ward) by type
| Crime type | Rate | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 3/10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 4/10 |
| Shoplifting | 5.84 | 3/10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5.75 | 3/10 |
| Other theft | 4.74 | 3/10 |
| Vehicle crime | 3.82 | 3/10 |
| Burglary | 3.52 | 4/10 |
| Other crime | 3.08 | 5/10 |
| Public order | 1.59 | 1/10 |
| Robbery | 1.12 | 3/10 |
| Drugs | 0.564 | 1/10 |
| Bicycle theft | 0.449 | 2/10 |
| Possession of weapons | 0.449 | 2/10 |
| Theft from the person | 0 | 1/10 |
Data source: data.police.uk
Feb 2025 - Jan 2026
Above are annual crime rates in West Downs (ward) by crime type.
The figures in grey represent the number of crimes of a certain type per thousand resident population in West Downs (ward).
The figures in black indicate the relative ratings of West Downs (ward) for a specific crime type compared to other wards in England and Wales.
Higher ratings correspond to higher crime rates.
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Historical crime rates in West Downs (ward), Swale (local authority district) and South East (region)
- West Downsward
- SwaleLAD
- South Eastregion
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Data source: data.police.uk
Feb 2025 - Jan 2026