Total Crime Rate
75.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodside area has the 15th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Hempstead & Wigmore , and the 341st 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 Woodside (ME8 0PQ) in the last 12 months was 75.1 per 1,000 residents and was 45.0% 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 42.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( -1.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodside (ME8 0PQ), 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 | The Hazels | Under investigation |
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