Total Crime Rate
19.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
9.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Caldecote Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Rainham North , and the 87th 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 Caldecote Close (ME8 8TP) in the last 12 months was 19.5 per 1,000 residents and was 71.8% lower 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 9.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Caldecote Close (ME8 8TP), the main crime hotspot is near Otterham Quay Lane. Police recorded 42 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Gillingham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Otterham Quay Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Otterham Quay Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Otterham Quay Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Vineyard Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Otterham Quay Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Bedson Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Farnham Close | Awaiting court outcome |
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