Total Crime Rate
18.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Snodhurst Avenue area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Fort Horsted , and the 94th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Snodhurst Avenue (ME5 0TB) in the last 12 months was 18.3 per 1,000 residents and was 78.3% lower than the Fort Horsted average (84.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 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). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Snodhurst Avenue (ME5 0TB), the main crime hotspot is near Brent Close. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 9 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 | Hurst Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crossway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Meadside Walk | Under investigation |
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