WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Watling Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Watling, localized within Swale.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

0.56per 1k

Total Population

39,240

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences7

Criminal Damage & Arson5

Drug Offences2

Burglary2

Public Order2

Anti-social Behaviour1

Weapons Possession1

Other Theft1

Other Crime1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map	Public order: 2	2
On or near Forbes Road Map	Possession of weapons: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	2
On or near Costard Drive Map	Drugs: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	2
On or near Kingsnorth Road Map	Criminal damage and arson: 1	1
On or near Athelstan Road Map	Criminal damage and arson: 1	1
On or near Lewis Close Map	Other theft: 1	1
On or near Sumpter Way Map	Other crime: 1	1
On or near Canterbury Road Map	Drugs: 1	1
On or near Beaumont Davy Close Map	Burglary: 1	1
On or near Grove Place Map	Burglary: 1	1