Total Crime Rate
9.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Broadway area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Minster Cliffs , and the 15th 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 The Broadway (ME12 2DE) in the last 12 months was 9.0 per 1,000 residents and was 85.9% lower than the Minster Cliffs average (64.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 3 cases , down -25.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -25.0% YoY).
In the area around The Broadway (ME12 2DE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Ash Lane, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Lilacs (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Minster Cliffs| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Marine Parade | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Ash Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Marine Parade | Under investigation |
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