Total Crime Rate
46.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marsh Lane area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in East Downs , and the 156th 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 Marsh Lane (ME9 9EX) in the last 12 months was 46.5 per 1,000 residents and was 10.4% lower than the East Downs average (51.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 21.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -27.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marsh Lane (ME9 9EX), the main crime hotspot is near Teynham Street. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In East Downs| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Teynham Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Teynham Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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