Crime Rate in Murston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Murston

The total recorded crimes in Murston, Swale, UK in March 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Murston crime rate of 5.32 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Murston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smeed Close with total crimes: 7
  • Wheatcroft Close with total crimes: 7
  • Murston Road with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Murston has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 5.32 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swale)CrimesRank (Swale)CrimesRank (Swale)
Sheerness224 13,076 12,788 1
Roman162 21,972 22,198 2
Queenborough and Halfway73 51,003 4999 3
Sheppey East117 31,457 3888 5
Milton Regis69 7841 6910 4
Sheppey Central72 6809 7600 10
Abbey66 8795 8876 7
Chalkwell59 11726 9845 8
Homewood56 12677 10668 9
Priory64 9388 18306 22
Minster Cliffs61 10561 12439 13
Teynham and Lynsted39 17474 15558 11
Watling41 15563 11532 12
The Meads33 19547 13351 17
St Ann's56 13369 20326 21
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch44 14460 16421 14
Borden and Grove Park41 16522 14417 15
Kemsley37 18447 17391 16
Woodstock25 20298 21340 18
Boughton and Courtenay18 23385 19334 19
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow22 21266 22332 20
West Downs22 22173 23149 23
East Downs17 24137 24134 24

Murston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20249
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 202410
April 20241

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 202418
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 20255
January 20258
December 20249
November 20249
October 202413
September 202411
August 202413
July 202411
June 202412
May 202414
April 202413

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202524
January 202524
December 202429
November 202421
October 202423
September 202427
August 202423
July 202428
June 202430
May 202445
April 202436

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20247
August 20245
July 20249
June 202412
May 202413
April 202413

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Murston in March 2025

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

1. Smeed Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
2. Wheatcroft Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Murston Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Gladstone Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Tonge Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Oak Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
9. Portland Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Barnfields Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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