Crime in Marden & Yalding: statistics, rates and trends
615 crimes were recorded in Marden & Yalding in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Marden & Yalding
- Questions about crime in Marden & Yalding
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (200), anti-social behaviour (170) and criminal damage and arson (75) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,595th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Marden & Yalding | Maidstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 615 | 16,356 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.6 | 87.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,153 | 187,767 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Marden & Yalding peaked in the year to August 2020 (835 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (596). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 615 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 615 | 60.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 596 | 58.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 641 | 63.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 716 | 70.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 783 | 77.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 835 | 82.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 734 | 72.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 695 | 68.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (42% below) and other theft (33% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 126 to 170, while other theft fell from 59 to 44 and criminal damage and arson fell from 95 to 75.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 200 | 19.7 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 170 | 16.7 | 15.4 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 7.4 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Other theft | 44 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 4.3 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 1.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Marden & Yalding; the highest is Park Wood & Mangravet (117.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton (43.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Marden & Yalding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coxheath & Farleigh | 438 | 59.7 | -1% |
| Loose & Linton | 669 | 64.0 | +6% |
| Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton | 137 | 43.3 | -28% |
| Staplehurst | 468 | 61.3 | +1% |
| Park Wood & Mangravet | 1,115 | 117.4 | +94% |
| Barming Heath & Teston | 971 | 113.5 | +87% |
| Tovil | 459 | 70.0 | +16% |
| Fant & Oakwood | 1,276 | 101.3 | +67% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Marden & Yalding over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cranham Square” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cranham Square | 41 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 30 |
| On or near Sheephurst Lane | 18 |
| On or near Stilebridge Lane | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Maidstone Road | 15 |
| On or near Campion Way | 14 |
| On or near Benover Road | 13 |
| On or near Cascade Close | 13 |
| On or near Green Lane | 13 |
Of the 445 crimes in Marden & Yalding with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 170 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 193 | 43.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 153 | 34.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Marden & Yalding has an estimated population of 10,153 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Marden & Yalding average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Marden & Yalding | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Marden & Yalding a safe place to live?
Marden & Yalding recorded 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,595th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Marden & Yalding?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 200 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (170).
Is crime in Marden & Yalding going up or down?
Recorded crime in Marden & Yalding was almost unchanged on the year before: 615 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 615 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Marden & Yalding?
About 10,153 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Marden & Yalding?
Marden & Yalding is policed by Kent.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.