Total Crime Rate
16.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Schooner Walk area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow , and the 78th 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 Schooner Walk (ME2 4GZ) in the last 12 months was 16.2 per 1,000 residents and was 78.2% lower than the Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow average (74.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Schooner Walk (ME2 4GZ), the main crime hotspot is near Upchat Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Moat Lane | Awaiting court outcome |
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