Total Crime Rate
40.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brownhill Close area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Fort Horsted , and the 261st lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Brownhill Close (ME5 0NN) in the last 12 months was 40.0 per 1,000 residents and was 52.6% lower than the Fort Horsted average (84.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 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 Drugs ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brownhill Close (ME5 0NN), the main crime hotspot is near Kings Oak Mews. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Fort Horsted| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Southbourne Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Juniper Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Peacock Rise | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kings Oak Mews | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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