Crime Rates at York Hill, Chatham, ME5 7AS

York Hill area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Luton , and the 406th 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 York Hill (ME5 7AS) in the last 12 months was 62.8 per 1,000 residents and was 57.5% lower than the Luton average (148.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 34.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -62.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 101.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around York Hill (ME5 7AS), the main crime hotspot is near Constitution Hill. Police recorded 56 crimes here, including 32 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.