Total Crime Rate
106.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
41.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Caldew Avenue area has the 19th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Rainham North , and the 231st 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 Caldew Avenue (ME8 6TP) in the last 12 months was 106.5 per 1,000 residents and was 54.1% higher than the Rainham North average (69.1 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -54.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 41.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -13.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Caldew Avenue (ME8 6TP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Elizabeth Court, where police recorded 17 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Woodchurch Crescent (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Gillingham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Langdale Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Patrixbourne Avenue | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Elizabeth Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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