Total Crime Rate
11.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Roystons Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Rainham North , and the 45th 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 Roystons Close (ME8 7NW) in the last 12 months was 11.2 per 1,000 residents and was 85.8% lower than the Rainham North average (79.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Roystons Close (ME8 7NW), the main crime hotspot is near Tufton Road. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Rainham North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Parkfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Devon Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Tufton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Wicket Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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