Crime Rates at Marlow Copse, Chatham, ME5 9DR

Marlow Copse area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aylesford North & North Downs , and the 101st lowest crime rate of 401 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .

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 Marlow Copse (ME5 9DR) in the last 12 months was 21.7 per 1,000 residents and was 72.6% lower than the Aylesford North & North Downs average (79.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Marlow Copse (ME5 9DR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hepplewhite Mews, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Olliffe Close (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.