Total Crime Rate
61.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cherbourg Crescent area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Chatham Central & Brompton , and the 398th 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 Cherbourg Crescent (ME5 0HR) in the last 12 months was 61.7 per 1,000 residents and was 75.6% lower than the Chatham Central & Brompton average (253.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 40.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -21.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 1.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cherbourg Crescent (ME5 0HR), the main crime hotspot is near Tobruk Way. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chatham Central & Brompton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Malta Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Colchester Close | — |
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