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Crime in Borden

Borden had 41 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 40 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 21 Swale areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 56% below the middle Swale area. Crime was up 156% on the three months before.

ME9, Swale · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Borden

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40crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 21Swale rank1st is the highest rate
+156%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common18 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Apr 9 May 11 Jun 11 Jul 19 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Borden. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1844%
anti-social behaviour1127%
theft410%
public order25%
burglary12%
criminal damage12%
other crime12%
bike theft12%

Borden against Swale

TypeBorden per 1,000Middle Swale areaChange
Violence17.626.9–
Burglary11.6–
Vehicle crime14.8–
Anti-social behaviour10.729.6–
Theft and robbery4.95.9–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sittingbourne117.6▲ 12%
Newington84.7▲ 26%
Bobbing70.6▲ 38%
Borden40▲ 156%
Tunstall34.7▲ 61%
See every Swale area ranked on the crime in Swale page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Borden a safe area?

Borden had about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 21 Swale areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Borden?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (18), followed by anti-social behaviour (11) and theft (4).