Total Crime Rate
135.3 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gordon Road area has the 13th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Gillingham South , and the 186th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Gordon Road (ME7 2NG) in the last 12 months was 135.3 per 1,000 residents and was 30.8% lower than the Gillingham South average (195.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (β 53.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -87.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gordon Road (ME7 2NG), the main crime hotspot is near Priestfield Road. Police recorded 72 crimes here, including 35 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Gillingham South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cobham Rise | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ferndale Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cobham Rise | β |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Priestfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cobham Rise | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Speedwell Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Speedwell Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Speedwell Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sturdee Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cobham Rise | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sturdee Avenue | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ferndale Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ferndale Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Poppy Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Poppy Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Poppy Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cobham Rise | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cobham Rise | β |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Granville Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Priestfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Priestfield Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Priestfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Priestfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Priestfield Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Priestfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Priestfield Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Linden Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Redfern Avenue | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Linden Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Linden Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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