Total Crime Rate
14.0 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Nicholas Road area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Priory , and the 29th 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 St Nicholas Road (ME13 7PG) in the last 12 months was 14.0 per 1,000 residents and was 91.6% lower than the Priory average (165.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (β 14.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -84.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Nicholas Road (ME13 7PG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bensted Grove, where police recorded 63 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Lewis Close (14 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Priory| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Willow Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lewis Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Willow Avenue | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sheerways | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | The Fairways | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Roebuck Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Fairways | β |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hazebrouck Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Fairways | β |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Judd Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Judd Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lewis Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lewis Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lewis Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Bensted Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | β |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Bensted Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bensted Grove | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Peter'S Court | β |
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