Crime Rates at Chilton Avenue, Sittingbourne, ME10 4TD

Chilton Avenue area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Chalkwell , and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Chilton Avenue (ME10 4TD) in the last 12 months was 20.2 per 1,000 residents and was 95.0% lower than the Chalkwell average (400.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 15.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chilton Avenue (ME10 4TD), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 126 crimes here, including 41 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.