Total Crime Rate
5.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
0.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Chestnut Avenue area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Fort Horsted , and the 9th 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 Chestnut Avenue (ME5 9BE) in the last 12 months was 5.8 per 1,000 residents and was 92.8% lower than the Fort Horsted average (80.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Chestnut Avenue (ME5 9BE), the main crime hotspot is near Yarrow Road. Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lordswood & Walderslade| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Pimpernel Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Sedge Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Possession of weapons | Yarrow Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Valerian Close | Under investigation |
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