Total Crime Rate
65.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Grassy Glade area has the 20th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Hempstead & Wigmore , and the 389th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Grassy Glade (ME7 3RR) in the last 12 months was 65.5 per 1,000 residents and was 26.4% higher than the Hempstead & Wigmore average (51.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 120.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 35.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 140.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 29.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Grassy Glade (ME7 3RR), the main crime hotspot is near Sherlodge Mews. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hempstead & Wigmore| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hickory Dell | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grassy Glade | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Hazels | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grassy Glade | Under investigation |
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