Total Crime Rate
13.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Clandon Road area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Lordswood & Walderslade , and the 58th 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 Clandon Road (ME5 8UT) in the last 12 months was 13.5 per 1,000 residents and was 72.6% lower than the Lordswood & Walderslade average (49.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Clandon Road (ME5 8UT), the main crime hotspot is near Fir Tree Grove. Police recorded 14 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Mayford Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Timber Tops | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shamley Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Conifer Drive | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Autumn Glade | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Timber Tops | Under investigation |
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