Total Crime Rate
101.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Housson Avenue area has the 4th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in East Downs , and the 134th highest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Housson Avenue (ME10 3FT) in the last 12 months was 101.1 per 1,000 residents and was 95.1% higher than the East Downs average (51.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 53.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 137.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 6.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Housson Avenue (ME10 3FT), 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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