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Crime in Ospringe

Ospringe had 228 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 99.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 21 Swale areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% above the middle Swale area. Crime was up 26% on the three months before.

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

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99.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 21Swale rank1st is the highest rate
+26%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common70 in 3 months

Month by month

54 Mar 57 Apr 70 May 65 Jun 83 Jul 80 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour7031%
violence5825%
shoplifting2511%
vehicle crime209%
criminal damage167%
public order115%
theft104%
other crime63%

Ospringe against Swale

TypeOspringe per 1,000Middle Swale areaChange
Violence25.326.9▲ 21%
Burglary2.21.6–
Vehicle crime8.74.8–
Anti-social behaviour30.629.6▲ 52%
Theft and robbery6.65.90%

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%
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 Ospringe a safe area?

Ospringe had about 99.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 21 Swale areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Ospringe?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (70), followed by violence (58) and shoplifting (25).