Crime Rates at Leaman Close, High Halstow, Rochester, ME3 8EZ

Leaman Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow , and the 45th 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 Leaman Close (ME3 8EZ) in the last 12 months was 11.2 per 1,000 residents and was 84.8% 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 1 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

In the area around Leaman Close (ME3 8EZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Farmstead Road, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Half Moon Way (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.