Crime Rates at Goldfinch Close, Faversham, ME13 7EP

Goldfinch Close area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Abbey , and the 193rd lowest crime rate of 453 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 Goldfinch Close (ME13 7EP) in the last 12 months was 54.6 per 1,000 residents and was 60.4% lower than the Abbey average (137.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 28.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -23.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Goldfinch Close (ME13 7EP), the main crime hotspot is near Broomfield Road. Police recorded 42 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.