Total Crime Rate
122.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Forest Drive area has the 9th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Fort Horsted , and the 220th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Forest Drive (ME5 9NY) in the last 12 months was 122.3 per 1,000 residents and was 45.1% higher than the Fort Horsted average (84.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 39.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Forest Drive (ME5 9NY), 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 | Hepplewhite Mews | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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