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Crime in Iwade

Iwade had 53 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 46.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 21 Swale areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 48% below the middle Swale area. Crime was up 15% on the three months before.

ME9, Swale · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Iwade

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46.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 21Swale rank1st is the highest rate
+15%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common19 in 3 months

Month by month

16 Mar 18 Apr 12 May 18 Jun 19 Jul 16 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Iwade. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour1936%
violence1528%
vehicle crime59%
criminal damage59%
other crime48%
theft24%
drugs12%
weapons12%

Iwade against Swale

TypeIwade per 1,000Middle Swale areaChange
Violence13.226.9▼ 21%
Burglary01.6–
Vehicle crime4.44.8–
Anti-social behaviour16.829.6▲ 36%
Theft and robbery1.85.9–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Queenborough145.8▲ 11%
Sittingbourne117.6▲ 12%
Kemsley90▲ 29%
Bobbing70.6▲ 38%
Iwade46.8▲ 15%
Borden40▲ 156%
See every Swale area ranked on the crime in Swale page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Iwade a safe area?

Iwade had about 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 21 Swale areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Iwade?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (19), followed by violence (15) and vehicle crime (5).