Crime Rate in Medway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Medway

The total recorded crimes in Medway, UK in July 2025 are around 2,892 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Medway crime rate of 10.34 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Medway, encompassing approximately 279,773 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1033) incidents (0.19% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (674) incidents (28.87% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (262) incidents (13.91% increase)
Medway Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Wharf Road with total crimes: 34
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 31
  • Barnfield with total crimes: 28

Medway Police Info:

Kent Police

Medway Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, River (402 crimes), and the safest, Cuxton and Halling (29 crimes), is 373 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Medway.

Similarly, the area of Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside (377 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Broomhill (24 crimes), with a difference of 353 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Medway.

Most Dangerous Wards:

River402
Gillingham North280
Gillingham South256
Luton and Wayfield254
Chatham Central230

Safest Wards:

Rainham South60
Lordswood and Capstone54
Walderslade52
Hempstead and Wigmore41
Cuxton and Halling29

Most Dangerous Areas:

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside377
Gillingham Central167
Chatham Maritime131
Gillingham North130
Strood South & Temple Marsh122

Safest Areas:

Cuxton & Halling29
Parkwood East29
Rainham North West27
Parkwood West26
Broomhill24

Medway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1033 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 674 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1031 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (523 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1082 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (541 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (978 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (503 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1101 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (438 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 964 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 296 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1015 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (247 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 982 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 275 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (995 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (303 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202531
May 202534
April 202523
March 202515
February 202515
January 202513
December 202414
November 202425

A total of 1018 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 113.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025137
June 2025100
May 2025112
April 2025109
March 202591
February 202590
January 2025124
December 2024148
November 2024107

A total of 716 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 79.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202573
June 202567
May 202563
April 202591
March 202594
February 202572
January 2025109
December 202474
November 202473

A total of 1442 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 160.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 193 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025162
June 2025139
May 2025156
April 2025171
March 2025181
February 2025144
January 2025193
December 2024133
November 2024163

A total of 829 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 92.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025107
June 2025117
May 202596
April 202599
March 202582
February 202569
January 202595
December 202463
November 2024101

A total of 2064 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 229.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 262 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025262
June 2025230
May 2025253
April 2025245
March 2025253
February 2025214
January 2025202
December 2024219
November 2024186

A total of 3800 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 422.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 674 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025674
June 2025523
May 2025541
April 2025503
March 2025438
February 2025296
January 2025247
December 2024275
November 2024303

A total of 9181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1020.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251033
June 20251031
May 20251082
April 2025978
March 20251101
February 2025964
January 20251015
December 2024982
November 2024995

A total of 159 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202517
May 202524
April 202520
March 202522
February 20257
January 202515
December 202411
November 202419

A total of 110 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202518
May 202510
April 202516
March 202512
February 202510
January 202511
December 202410
November 20249

A total of 235 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202525
May 202534
April 202520
March 202531
February 202521
January 202529
December 202424
November 202426

A total of 558 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202563
May 202559
April 202558
March 202557
February 202563
January 202573
December 202466
November 202468

A total of 1920 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 213.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 271 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025173
June 2025230
May 2025271
April 2025238
March 2025227
February 2025204
January 2025189
December 2024190
November 2024198

A total of 1117 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 124.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025132
June 2025144
May 2025149
April 2025129
March 2025109
February 2025106
January 2025117
December 2024108
November 2024123

High Crime Locations Medway in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Medway postcode area is presented below.

1. Wharf Road (Map)
Total34
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson9
Drugs5
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting31
3. Barnfield (Map)
Total28
Anti-social behaviour28
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting20
Robbery2
5. High Street (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Robbery1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson6
Theft from the person3
Bicycle theft2

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