WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in watling, swale

Comprehensive safety analysis for watling, localized within swale.

Total Crimes

29
trending_up +31.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

62.57per 1k
trending_down -1.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

6,776

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences12
Anti-social Behaviour8
Public Order2
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Vehicle Crime2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Bensted Grove Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Beaumont Davy Close Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near Forbes Road Map
Drugs: 1
1
On or near Hilton Close Map
Public order: 1
1

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Local Rank

#8safest in swale

City Average

98.28per 1k

Local Policing

Watling

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Local Priorities

Drug dealing.

Issued: 14 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: 14 Apr 2026

Dog fouling.

Issued: 14 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: 14 Apr 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued: 14 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: 14 Apr 2026

Fly-tipping.

Issued: 3 Feb 2026

Status Update

Medway Community Safety Unit has worked with the local council to find the people involved in fly‑tipping. The council has taken action against those not following the rules of their waste licences.

Actioned: 18 Mar 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued: 3 Feb 2026

Status Update

We are carrying out regular high‑visibility patrols in the areas where drug problems have been reported. This helps us spot and discourage drug activity.

We are also working with partner organisations, and a closure order has been extended on a home linked to drug use and supply. This means the address cannot reopen, and we are now applying for a full repossession order.

Actioned: 18 Mar 2026

Engagement Events

JUN9

Community surgery

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1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Treetops Cafe Gillingham

JUL3

Community surgery

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1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Treetops cafe Gillingham

AUG26

Community surgery

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1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Treetops cafe Gillingham

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