Crime Rates at Phoenix Mews, Blue Bell Hill, Chatham, ME5 9FF

Phoenix Mews area has the 34th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aylesford North & North Downs , and the 190th highest crime rate of 401 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .

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 Phoenix Mews (ME5 9FF) in the last 12 months was 48.1 per 1,000 residents and was 39.1% lower than the Aylesford North & North Downs average (79.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -40.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 22.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Phoenix Mews (ME5 9FF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Phoenix Mews, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hallsfield Road (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.