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Crime in Oare

Oare had 151 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 247.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 21 Swale areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 175% above the middle Swale area. Crime was up 82% on the three months before.

ME13, Swale · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Oare

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247.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 21Swale rank1st is the highest rate
+82%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common54 in 3 months

Month by month

19 Mar 32 Apr 32 May 47 Jun 49 Jul 55 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour5436%
violence3926%
shoplifting139%
public order117%
vehicle crime117%
criminal damage75%
theft64%
other crime64%

Oare against Swale

TypeOare per 1,000Middle Swale areaChange
Violence63.926.9▲ 77%
Burglary1.61.6–
Vehicle crime184.8–
Anti-social behaviour88.529.6▲ 69%
Theft and robbery11.55.9–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Oare247.3▲ 82%
Faversham110.2▲ 24%
Teynham99.8▲ 44%
Ospringe99.6▲ 26%
Staplestreet29.7▲ 20%
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 Oare a safe area?

Oare had about 247.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 21 Swale areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Oare?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (54), followed by violence (39) and shoplifting (13).