Total Crime Rate
26.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gatcombe Close area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Lordswood & Walderslade , and the 164th 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 Gatcombe Close (ME5 7RD) in the last 12 months was 26.5 per 1,000 residents and was 46.3% lower than the Lordswood & Walderslade average (49.3 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -57.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 14.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gatcombe Close (ME5 7RD), the main crime hotspot is near Peacock Rise. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lordswood & Walderslade| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Juniper Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Peacock Rise | — |
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