Crime is tackled locally by Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnerships (CDRPs). These are a partnership of the police, local authorities
and other organisations whose aim is to tackle crime and disorder on a local level.
See how your local authority's crime rate measures against the national average.
Comment on crime figures for Shepway.
| SHEPWAY COUNCIL | ENGLISH AVERAGE | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 100,000 | - |
| Households | 45,000 | - |
| Violence against the person | 14.7 | 15.0 |
| Sexual offences | 0.7 | 0.9 |
| Robbery offences | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| Burglary dwelling offences | 3.2 | 4.3 |
| Theft of a motor vehicle offences | 1.7 | 2.3 |
| Theft from a vehicle offences | 4.4 | 6.3 |
Crime statistics are per 1,000 of the population within the local authority area. Learn more
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