Crime Rates at Parkfields, Rochester, ME2 2TW

Parkfields area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Strood West , and the 188th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .

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 Parkfields (ME2 2TW) in the last 12 months was 32.4 per 1,000 residents and was 55.2% lower than the Strood West average (72.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Parkfields (ME2 2TW), the main crime hotspot is near Albatross Avenue. Police recorded 47 crimes here, including 29 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.