Total Crime Rate
55.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Worcester Close area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Abbey , and the 197th lowest crime rate of 454 local areas in Swale .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Worcester Close (ME13 8RT) in the last 12 months was 55.4 per 1,000 residents and was 59.5% lower than the Abbey average (136.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 23.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -9.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Worcester Close (ME13 8RT), the main crime hotspot is near George Stewart Avenue. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Abbey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Thomas Neame Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Selling Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ennerdale | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | George Stewart Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | George Stewart Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ennerdale | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ennerdale | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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