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Crime in Teynham

Teynham had 125 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 99.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 21 Swale areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% above the middle Swale area. Crime was up 44% on the three months before.

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

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99.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 21Swale rank1st is the highest rate
+44%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common51 in 3 months

Month by month

29 Mar 33 Apr 25 May 39 Jun 35 Jul 51 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour5141%
violence3024%
shoplifting1512%
criminal damage86%
theft54%
vehicle crime54%
other crime22%
weapons22%

Teynham against Swale

TypeTeynham per 1,000Middle Swale areaChange
Violence2426.9▲ 7%
Burglary1.61.6–
Vehicle crime44.8–
Anti-social behaviour40.729.6▲ 55%
Theft and robbery4.85.9–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Oare247.3▲ 82%
Sittingbourne117.6▲ 12%
Bapchild100.9▲ 25%
Teynham99.8▲ 44%
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 Teynham a safe area?

Teynham had about 99.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 21 Swale areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Teynham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (51), followed by violence (30) and shoplifting (15).