Total Crime Rate
68.4 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Johns Road area has the 18th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Abbey , and the 215th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around St Johns Road (ME13 8EN) in the last 12 months was 68.4 per 1,000 residents and was 50.0% lower than the Abbey average (136.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (β 28.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Johns Road (ME13 8EN), the main crime hotspot is near Gatefield Lane. Police recorded 61 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Abbey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | B2040 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Newton Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Market Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | B2040 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Gatefield Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Gatefield Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Gatefield Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Gatefield Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Beaumont Terrace | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Beaumont Terrace | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Newton Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St John'S Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Station Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chapel Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Garfield Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | B2040 | β |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | St Mary'S Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orchard Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orchard Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | East Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | B2040 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | B2040 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Market Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Gatefield Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Station Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Park Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Preston Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Park Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Park Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Park Road | β |
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