Crime Rate in Marden and Yalding: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marden and Yalding

The total recorded crimes in Marden and Yalding, Maidstone, UK in March 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marden and Yalding crime rate of 12.34 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Marden and Yalding, encompassing approximately 3,079 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-76.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Marden and Yalding Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Cranham Square with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 2

How safe is Marden and Yalding?

To understand the safety of Marden and Yalding, we need to analyze Marden and Yalding crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Maidstone:

    • In 2024, Marden and Yalding demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Maidstone average, with 664 crimes compared to 785.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Marden and Yalding witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Marden and Yalding had fewer crimes than the Maidstone average, with 649 crimes compared to 656. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Marden and Yalding witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Maidstone, Marden and Yalding has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Marden and Yalding Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Marden and Yalding has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 12.34 ranking 17th out of 25 in the Maidstone, UK

In 2024, the total Marden and Yalding crimes were 664. The crime rate of Marden and Yalding in 2024 was 215.65 (year) or 17.97 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Maidstone.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marden and Yalding were around 649 crimes with yearly crime rate of 210.78 (year) or 17.56 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Maidstone.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maidstone)CrimesRank (Maidstone)CrimesRank (Maidstone)
High Street320 13,994 12,958 1
Boxley78 71,415 31,158 2
Park Wood94 21,821 21,025 5
North74 81,181 51,041 3
Fant93 31,146 6938 6
Heath81 51,202 41,036 4
Shepway North90 4860 8938 7
North Downs78 6825 9762 8
Bridge46 15914 7747 9
South68 9638 15715 11
East59 11804 10729 10
Shepway South67 10673 11652 12
Coxheath and Hunton49 12460 17448 16
Headcorn43 16661 13572 14
Harrietsham and Lenham49 13649 14404 17
Staplehurst48 14564 16563 15
Allington26 18442 18363 18
Bearsted22 20320 19269 19
Sutton Valence and Langley23 19195 21208 21
Downswood and Otham12 25224 20214 20
Detling and Thurnham21 21175 22175 22
Boughton Monchelsea and Chart Sutton18 22163 24150 23
Leeds18 23172 23131 24
Barming and Teston17 24128 25108 25
Loose9 26118 26102 26

Marden and Yalding Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 20259
December 20248
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 202411
July 202413
June 202420
May 202419
April 202410

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20247
August 20244
July 20249
June 202412
May 20248
April 20241

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202525
January 202516
December 202419
November 202415
October 202419
September 202416
August 202412
July 202421
June 202440
May 202422
April 202412

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20259
December 20248
November 20245
October 202413
September 20247
August 20248
July 202410
June 202418
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
October 20243
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20245
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Marden and Yalding in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Marden and Yalding postcode area is presented below.

1. Cranham Square (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Hampstead Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Henrys Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Bishops Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Lime Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Gibbs Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Medway Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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