Crime Rate in Murston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Murston

The total recorded crimes in Murston, Swale, UK in July 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Murston crime rate of 6.55 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 Murston, encompassing approximately 13,898 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Murston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Road with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Murston Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Murston?

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

  • Relative to Swale:

    • In 2024, Murston reported a higher crime volume than the Swale average, with 866 crimes compared to 742. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Murston witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

    • In 2023, Murston experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swale average, with 885 crimes compared to 695. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Murston witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swale, Murston has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Murston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Murston has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 6.55 ranking 4th out of 23 in the Swale, UK

In 2024, the total Murston crimes were 866. The crime rate of Murston in 2024 was 62.31 (year) or 5.19 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Swale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Murston were around 885 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.68 (year) or 5.31 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Swale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Murston)CrimesRank (Murston)CrimesRank (Murston)
Sheerness255 13,076 12,788 1
Roman161 31,972 22,198 2
Sheppey East161 21,457 3888 5
Queenborough and Halfway77 61,003 4999 3
Milton Regis76 7841 6910 4
Abbey77 5795 8876 7
Sheppey Central74 8809 7600 10
Chalkwell61 10726 9845 8
Homewood49 14677 10668 9
Watling62 9563 11532 12
Teynham and Lynsted48 15474 15558 11
St Ann's54 11369 20326 21
Minster Cliffs48 16561 12439 13
Borden and Grove Park53 12522 14417 15
The Meads36 21547 13351 17
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch51 13460 16421 14
Kemsley46 17447 17391 16
Woodstock19 23298 21340 18
Priory45 18388 18306 22
Boughton and Courtenay42 20385 19334 19
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow44 19266 22332 20
West Downs22 22173 23149 23
East Downs12 24137 24134 24

Murston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20249

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202522
May 202533
April 202510
March 202527
February 202524
January 202524
December 202429
November 202421
October 202423
September 202427
August 202423

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 20258
April 202511
March 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
August 20245

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 202418

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202518
May 202529
April 202529
March 202520
February 20255
January 20258
December 20249
November 20249
October 202413
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Murston in July 2025

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

1. Oak Road (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour18
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Murston Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Tonge Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
5. Elm Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Gladstone Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Barnfields Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
9. Frensham Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Vincent Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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