Total Crime Rate
43.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Street area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow , and the 287th 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 The Street (ME3 8SH) in the last 12 months was 43.2 per 1,000 residents and was 41.7% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Street (ME3 8SH), the main crime hotspot is near Harrison Drive. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 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 | Violence and sexual offences | The Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Christmas Lane | Under investigation |
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