Is ME8 Safe?
Medway, Gillingham (Medway)
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
ME8 recorded 105 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 48% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.
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Notably safe
ME8 has 48% fewer burglaries per 1,000 residents than the UK average.
Burglaries (12 months)
105
1.77 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
3,849
64.9 per 1,000 residents
Monthly burglary trend
2025-05 to 2026-04
Property types in ME8
Source: Census 2021 · 24,162 households
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What this means for ME8 homeowners
Most homes in ME8 are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:
- A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
- Door contacts on all main entry doors
- Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
- Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
- A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
- App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
Neighbourhood crime detail
ME8 sits within Rainham North. For a detailed breakdown of crime by type and month, see the full neighbourhood report.
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.