Total Crime Rate
91.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marina Drive area has the 18th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Minster Cliffs , and the 161st highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Marina Drive (ME12 2DP) in the last 12 months was 91.5 per 1,000 residents and was 42.9% higher 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 450.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 29.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marina Drive (ME12 2DP), the main crime hotspot is near The Maples. Police recorded 45 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Minster Cliffs| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Maples | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Marian Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Magpie Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Woodland Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Maples | Under investigation |
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