Total Crime Rate
30.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Holmoaks area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Rainham North , and the 190th lowest 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 Holmoaks (ME8 7DN) in the last 12 months was 30.1 per 1,000 residents and was 61.9% lower than the Rainham North average (79.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -22.2% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 18.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Holmoaks (ME8 7DN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Chestfield Close, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Penshurst Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Rainham North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Wicket Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Penshurst Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Berengrave Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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