Total Crime Rate
20.1 per 1,000
All offences · Apr 2025 - Mar 2026Violent Crime Rate
17.6 per 1,000
Apr 2025 - Mar 2026Tunbury Avenue area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Fort Horsted , and the 92nd 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 Tunbury Avenue (ME5 9EH) in the last 12 months was 20.1 per 1,000 residents and was 74.9% lower than the Fort Horsted average (80.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 17.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Tunbury Avenue (ME5 9EH), the main crime hotspot is near Olliffe Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lordswood & Walderslade| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Victoria Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Mar 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Jacklin Close | Under investigation |
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