Total Crime Rate
40.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Snodhurst Avenue area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Fort Horsted , and the 265th 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 0TP) in the last 12 months was 40.5 per 1,000 residents and was 51.9% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Snodhurst Avenue (ME5 0TP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Foxglove Crescent, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Brent Close (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Fort Horsted| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sedge Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crossway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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