Total Crime Rate
2.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Harper Way area has the lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in East Downs , and the lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Harper Way (ME10 3FA) in the last 12 months was 2.0 per 1,000 residents and was 96.2% lower than the East Downs average (51.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Harper Way (ME10 3FA), the main crime hotspot is near Debnam Grove. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In East Downs| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barkers End | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Makin Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Makin Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Deane Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Debnam Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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