Total Crime Rate
38.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Peregrine Drive area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Murston , and the 121st lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
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 Peregrine Drive (ME10 4UW) in the last 12 months was 38.6 per 1,000 residents and was 66.2% lower than the Murston average (114.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 28.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Peregrine Drive (ME10 4UW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Osprey Court, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Peregrine Drive (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Murston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Peregrine Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Peregrine Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Osprey Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Wadham Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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