Is Chatham a good place to live?
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In Chatham (ME4 9), recorded crime is 6361% above the national average, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 6361% above average
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Population
1,534
Recorded crime
17285.7
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in ME4 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 238/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 34
- One-person households
- 45%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 729
Owned 20% · Social rent 24% · Private rent 51%
Census 2021 (ONS), for ME4 9.
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Chatham ME4 9: frequently asked questions
Is Chatham ME4 9 a good place to live?
In Chatham (ME4 9), recorded crime is 6361% above the national average, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Chatham ME4 9?
Recorded crime in Chatham ME4 9 runs at 17285.7 per 1,000 properties, 6361% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Chatham ME4 9 safe?
Crime in Chatham ME4 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Chatham ME4 9 runs at 17285.7 per 1,000 properties, 6361% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Chatham ME4 9 a deprived area?
Chatham ME4 9 sits in deprivation decile 1 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).