Crime Rate in Chatham Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chatham Central

The total recorded crimes in Chatham Central, Medway, UK in May 2025 are around 256 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chatham Central crime rate of 3.42 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 Chatham Central, encompassing approximately 74,768 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (103) incidents (7.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (36.59% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
Chatham Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charles Street with total crimes: 22
  • Railway Street with total crimes: 11
  • Ordnance Terrace with total crimes: 10

How safe is Chatham Central?

To understand the safety of Chatham Central, we need to analyze Chatham Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Medway:

    • In 2024, Chatham Central reported a higher crime volume than the Medway average, with 2,791 crimes compared to 1,549. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chatham Central witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

    • In 2023, Chatham Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Medway average, with 2,850 crimes compared to 1,454. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chatham Central witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Medway, Chatham Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Chatham Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chatham Central has recorded 256 crimes with crime rate of 3.42 ranking 3th out of 21 in the Medway, UK

In 2024, the total Chatham Central crimes were 2,791. The crime rate of Chatham Central in 2024 was 37.33 (year) or 3.11 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Medway.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chatham Central were around 2,850 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.12 (year) or 3.18 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Medway.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chatham Central)CrimesRank (Chatham Central)CrimesRank (Chatham Central)
Gillingham North330 23,301 23,273 1
River402 14,210 12,646 4
Gillingham South237 53,279 33,194 2
Luton and Wayfield245 42,449 52,399 5
Strood South186 62,336 62,107 6
Rochester West128 71,947 71,882 7
Strood North88 131,632 81,563 8
Rochester South and Horsted121 81,289 91,137 12
Rochester East77 141,170 121,226 9
Twydall108 91,178 111,219 10
Peninsula98 101,237 101,210 11
Strood Rural95 111,067 13976 14
Watling92 121,036 141,036 13
Rainham North70 16959 15902 15
Rainham Central75 15643 19619 20
Princes Park69 17788 16868 16
Rainham South54 19715 17725 17
Walderslade60 18679 18718 18
Lordswood and Capstone39 20557 20707 19
Hempstead and Wigmore27 22414 21365 21
Cuxton and Halling27 21391 22361 22

Chatham Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (103 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (56 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (96 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (94 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (85 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 88 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (77 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (87 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (91 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (95 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 108 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20257
March 20258
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 202411
October 202416
September 20247
August 202416
July 20246

A total of 165 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202516
March 202510
February 202513
January 202519
December 202413
November 202414
October 202415
September 202417
August 202420
July 202413

A total of 1008 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 91.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025103
April 202596
March 202594
February 202584
January 202585
December 202488
November 202477
October 202487
September 202491
August 202495
July 2024108

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20258
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 202416
August 20249
July 20246

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202513
March 20256
February 20259
January 20254
December 20244
November 202411
October 202411
September 20242
August 20248
July 20242

A total of 65 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202511
March 20259
February 20259
January 20253
December 202412
November 20249
October 202413
September 20249
August 20246
July 20249

A total of 338 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202541
March 202528
February 202525
January 202519
December 202421
November 202428
October 202425
September 202421
August 202438
July 202436

A total of 175 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202522
March 202514
February 202513
January 202516
December 202421
November 202411
October 202412
September 202420
August 202415
July 202411

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 202511
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 202410
August 20245
July 20244

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Chatham Central in May 2025

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

1. Charles Street (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour17
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Railway Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
3. Ordnance Terrace (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Scott'S Terrace (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Lester Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Otway Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Perry Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Central Park Gardens (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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