Crime Rates at Marling Way, Gravesend, DA12 4RF

Marling Way area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Chalk , and the 54th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Gravesham .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Marling Way (DA12 4RF) in the last 12 months was 29.2 per 1,000 residents and was 50.4% lower than the Chalk average (58.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Marling Way (DA12 4RF), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.