Total Crime Rate
16.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ramillies Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Lordswood & Walderslade , and the 78th 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 Ramillies Close (ME5 7SA) in the last 12 months was 16.2 per 1,000 residents and was 67.2% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ramillies Close (ME5 7SA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Mermaid Close, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sports/Recreation Area (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Lordswood & Walderslade| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Mermaid Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mermaid Close | — |
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