Total Crime Rate
58.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodland Drive area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Minster Cliffs , and the 214th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Woodland Drive (ME12 2RU) in the last 12 months was 58.8 per 1,000 residents and was 8.1% lower than the Minster Cliffs average (64.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 38.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -15.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodland Drive (ME12 2RU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Glenview Close, where police recorded 19 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Waverley Avenue (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 | Criminal damage and arson | Woodland Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | The Broadway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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