Total Crime Rate
21.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Harvesters Close area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Rainham North , and the 117th 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 Harvesters Close (ME8 8PA) in the last 12 months was 21.5 per 1,000 residents and was 72.8% lower than the Rainham North average (79.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -58.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 57.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Harvesters Close (ME8 8PA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Mossy Glade, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Silverspot Close (7 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 | Drugs | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Mossy Glade | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Silverspot Close | Under investigation |
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