Total Crime Rate
41.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barncroft Drive area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Hempstead & Wigmore , and the 271st 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 Barncroft Drive (ME7 3TJ) in the last 12 months was 41.0 per 1,000 residents and was 20.8% lower than the Hempstead & Wigmore average (51.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 7.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barncroft Drive (ME7 3TJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Old Carriageway, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Shopping Area (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Hempstead & Wigmore| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | The Old Carriageway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Paddocks | Under investigation |
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