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Crime in Warden

Warden had 65 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 76 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 21 Swale areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% below the middle Swale area. Crime was up 30% on the three months before.

ME12, Swale · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Warden

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76crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 21Swale rank1st is the highest rate
+30%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common21 in 3 months

Month by month

14 Mar 13 Apr 23 May 18 Jun 28 Jul 19 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2132%
anti-social behaviour1726%
criminal damage812%
other crime58%
public order35%
burglary35%
theft35%
vehicle crime35%

Warden against Swale

TypeWarden per 1,000Middle Swale areaChange
Violence24.626.9▼ 16%
Burglary3.51.6–
Vehicle crime3.54.8–
Anti-social behaviour19.929.6–
Theft and robbery4.75.9–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Oare247.3▲ 82%
Leysdown-on-Sea181.3▲ 42%
Halfway137.7▲ 6%
Warden76▲ 30%
Minster70.5▲ 5%
Eastchurch57.9▼ 6%
Seasalter50.3▼ 6%
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 Warden a safe area?

Warden had about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 21 Swale areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Warden?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (21), followed by anti-social behaviour (17) and criminal damage (8).