Total Crime Rate
31.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brompton Farm Road area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Strood North & Frindsbury , and the 195th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
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 Brompton Farm Road (ME2 3QX) in the last 12 months was 31.0 per 1,000 residents and was 61.5% lower than the Strood North & Frindsbury average (80.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 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 Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brompton Farm Road (ME2 3QX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Harlech Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Strood North & Frindsbury| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Woodview Rise | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Strodes Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Petrol Station | — |
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