Total Crime Rate
22.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Nicklaus Drive area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Fort Horsted , and the 125th 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 Nicklaus Drive (ME5 9HQ) in the last 12 months was 22.2 per 1,000 residents and was 73.7% lower than the Fort Horsted average (84.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Nicklaus Drive (ME5 9HQ), the main crime hotspot is near Olliffe Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Fort Horsted| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Amanda Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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