Crime in Marden & Yalding: statistics, rates and trends
603 crimes were recorded in Marden & Yalding in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Marden & Yalding at a glance
- Crime trends in Marden & Yalding
- Types of crime in Marden & Yalding
- Marden & Yalding compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Marden & Yalding
- What happened after crimes were reported in Marden & Yalding
- Population and deprivation in Marden & Yalding
- Questions about crime in Marden & Yalding
- About this data
603 crimes were recorded in Marden & Yalding in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 191 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Marden & Yalding has the 2,621st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Marden & Yalding | Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 603 | 16,230 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.4 | 86.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,153 | 187,767 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Marden & Yalding was highest in the year to July 2021 (812 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (602). Over the whole period it fell 12%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 603 | 59.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 602 | 59.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 603 | 59.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 655 | 64.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 707 | 69.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 812 | 80.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 811 | 79.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 740 | 72.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 685 | 67.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 56 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
| August 2025 | 58 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Marden & Yalding over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+42%). The largest falls were in public order (-55%) and burglary (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 191 | 18.8 | 0.55 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 167 | 16.4 | 1.07 | +42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 7.4 | 1.09 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 4.6 | 0.94 | +2% |
| Other theft | 40 | 3.9 | 0.62 | -37% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.7 | 0.81 | +145% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.0 | 0.56 | -38% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.8 | 0.84 | +0% |
| Public order | 10 | 1.0 | 0.15 | -55% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.51 | +150% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.15 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 0.01 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Marden & Yalding
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Marden & Yalding recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 31.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Marden & Yalding
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Marden & Yalding recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 27.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Marden & Yalding
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Marden & Yalding recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Marden & Yalding
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Marden & Yalding recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Marden & Yalding
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Marden & Yalding recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Marden & Yalding
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Marden & Yalding recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 145% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Marden & Yalding
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Marden & Yalding recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Marden & Yalding
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Marden & Yalding recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Marden & Yalding
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Marden & Yalding recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Marden & Yalding
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Marden & Yalding recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Marden & Yalding
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Marden & Yalding recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Marden & Yalding
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Marden & Yalding recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Marden & Yalding, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Marden & Yalding.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Marden & Yalding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coxheath & Farleigh | 434 | 59.2 | -0% |
| Loose & Linton | 645 | 61.7 | +4% |
| Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton | 146 | 46.2 | -22% |
| Staplehurst | 471 | 61.7 | +4% |
| Park Wood & Mangravet | 1,070 | 112.7 | +90% |
| Barming Heath & Teston | 948 | 110.8 | +87% |
| Tovil | 457 | 69.7 | +17% |
| Fant & Oakwood | 1,276 | 101.3 | +71% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Marden & Yalding over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cranham Square | 39 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Stilebridge Lane | 17 |
| On or near Battle Lane | 17 |
| On or near Campion Way | 14 |
| On or near Maidstone Road | 14 |
| On or near Cleavesland | 13 |
| On or near Green Lane | 13 |
| On or near Sheephurst Lane | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Marden & Yalding over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 198 | 32.8% |
| Not recorded | 167 | 27.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 146 | 24.2% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 6.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 3.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
Marden & Yalding has an estimated population of 10,153. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Marden & Yalding sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Marden & Yalding |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.4% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% |
| Private rented homes | 13.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Marden & Yalding a safe place to live?
Marden & Yalding recorded 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Marden & Yalding?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (167).
Is crime in Marden & Yalding going up or down?
Recorded crime in Marden & Yalding was almost unchanged on the year before: 603 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 602 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Marden & Yalding?
Marden & Yalding is policed by Kent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Marden & Yalding. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.