Total Crime Rate
20.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Herbert Road area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Rainham South East , and the 104th 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 Herbert Road (ME8 9DA) in the last 12 months was 20.1 per 1,000 residents and was 39.8% lower than the Rainham South East average (33.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Herbert Road (ME8 9DA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sports/Recreation Area, 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 South East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Tudor Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Silverspot Close | Under investigation |
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