Total Crime Rate
45.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Toad Hall Crescent area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow , and the 304th 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 Toad Hall Crescent (ME3 8PA) in the last 12 months was 45.7 per 1,000 residents and was 38.3% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 27.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 35.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 27.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 61.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Toad Hall Crescent (ME3 8PA), the main crime hotspot is near Searchlight Heights. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 13 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 | Other crime | Linnet Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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