Total Crime Rate
21.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
12.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Imperial Drive area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Minster Cliffs , and the 54th lowest crime rate of 453 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 Imperial Drive (ME12 4SA) in the last 12 months was 21.2 per 1,000 residents and was 68.3% lower than the Minster Cliffs average (66.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Imperial Drive (ME12 4SA), the main crime hotspot is near St Clements Road. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Imperial Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Bucklers Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | St James Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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