Total Crime Rate
61.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Argyle Close area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Fort Horsted , and the 398th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
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 Argyle Close (ME1 2TF) in the last 12 months was 61.7 per 1,000 residents and was 26.9% lower than the Fort Horsted average (84.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 26.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 233.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 54.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Argyle Close (ME1 2TF), the main crime hotspot is near Maidstone Road. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Fort Horsted| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Duval Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Jackson Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | A230 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Farraday Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Farraday Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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