Total Crime Rate
105.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Street area has the 7th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Strood Rural , and the 258th 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 Church Street (ME3 7PU) in the last 12 months was 105.9 per 1,000 residents and was 92.2% higher than the Strood Rural average (55.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 600.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 55.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 72.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Street (ME3 7PU), the main crime hotspot is near Elford Road. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Strood Rural| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Helens Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Elford Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Elford Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Elford Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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