WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Murston, Swale

Comprehensive safety analysis for Murston, localized within Swale.

Total Crimes

62
trending_up +3.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

80.49per 1k
trending_down -3.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

6,940

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences20
Anti-social Behaviour11
Shoplifting7
Vehicle Crime5
Other Theft5
Drug Offences5
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Burglary2
Other Crime2
Weapons Possession1
Public Order1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 7Drugs: 1
8
On or near Murston Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1Other crime: 1
6
On or near Gorse Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 1Other crime: 1
6
On or near Oak Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Other theft: 1Public order: 1
5
On or near Portland Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Rosebery Close Map
Drugs: 1Vehicle crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Smeed Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Sunny Bank Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Broom Road Map
Burglary: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Other theft: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Swale district.

Local Rank

#16safest in Swale

City Average

96.36per 1k

Local Policing

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Local Priorities

Road safety issues.

Issued: 13 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 13 Apr 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued: 13 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 13 Apr 2026

Criminal damage.

Issued: 13 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 13 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUL27

Community surgery

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1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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The Alexander Centre, 15-17 Preston Street Faversham

AUG19

Surgery

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4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

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Windermere Faversham

SEP22

Community surgery

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3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Windermere Faversham

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