Crime Rates at Bligh Way, Rochester, ME2 2XE

Bligh Way area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Strood West , and the 385th 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 Bligh Way (ME2 2XE) in the last 12 months was 57.1 per 1,000 residents and was 21.1% lower than the Strood West average (72.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -81.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bligh Way (ME2 2XE), the main crime hotspot is near Penguin Close. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.