Crime Rates at Darnley Close, Rochester, ME2 2UR

Darnley Close area has the 7th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside , and the 118th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Darnley Close (ME2 2UR) in the last 12 months was 167.1 per 1,000 residents and was 33.8% higher than the Cuxton, Halling & Riverside average (124.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 27 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 29 (≈ 79.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Darnley Close (ME2 2UR), the main crime hotspot is near Darnley Close. Police recorded 53 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.