Crime Rate in Gillingham North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gillingham North

The total recorded crimes in Gillingham North, Medway, UK in July 2025 are around 280 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gillingham North crime rate of 3.77 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 Gillingham North, encompassing approximately 74,345 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (97) incidents (-8.49% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (35) incidents (6.06% increase)
Gillingham North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wharf Road with total crimes: 34
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 26
  • Pearl Lane with total crimes: 9

How safe is Gillingham North?

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

  • Relative to Medway:

    • In 2024, Gillingham North reported a higher crime volume than the Medway average, with 3,301 crimes compared to 1,549. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Gillingham North witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

    • In 2023, Gillingham North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Medway average, with 3,273 crimes compared to 1,454. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Gillingham North witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gillingham North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Gillingham North has recorded 280 crimes with crime rate of 3.77 ranking 2th out of 21 in the Medway, UK

In 2024, the total Gillingham North crimes were 3,301. The crime rate of Gillingham North in 2024 was 44.40 (year) or 3.70 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Medway.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gillingham North were around 3,273 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.02 (year) or 3.67 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Medway.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gillingham North)CrimesRank (Gillingham North)CrimesRank (Gillingham North)
River402 14,210 12,646 4
Gillingham South256 33,279 33,194 2
Chatham Central230 52,791 42,850 3
Luton and Wayfield254 42,449 52,399 5
Strood South170 62,336 62,107 6
Rochester West111 91,947 71,882 7
Rochester South and Horsted130 71,289 91,137 12
Strood North86 141,632 81,563 8
Twydall113 81,178 111,219 10
Rochester East91 131,170 121,226 9
Peninsula111 101,237 101,210 11
Watling103 111,036 141,036 13
Strood Rural101 121,067 13976 14
Rainham North71 17959 15902 15
Princes Park75 15788 16868 16
Rainham Central72 16643 19619 20
Rainham South60 18715 17725 17
Walderslade52 20679 18718 18
Lordswood and Capstone54 19557 20707 19
Hempstead and Wigmore41 21414 21365 21
Cuxton and Halling29 22391 22361 22

Gillingham North 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 97 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (121 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (81 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (105 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 109 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (120 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 100 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (105 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (85 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (52 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (100 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (104 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 454 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202554
May 202539
April 202551
March 202530
February 202522
January 202523
December 202430
November 202421
October 202452
September 202435
August 202441

A total of 383 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202533
May 202541
April 202534
March 202535
February 202529
January 202530
December 202440
November 202418
October 202436
September 202425
August 202427

A total of 193 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202512
May 202520
April 202524
March 202515
February 202514
January 202516
December 202410
November 20249
October 202429
September 202416
August 202413

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20259
April 202512
March 20256
February 20258
January 20258
December 202416
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 203 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202518
May 202535
April 202519
March 20259
February 202513
January 202518
December 202414
November 202411
October 20249
September 202417
August 202419

A total of 1233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202597
June 2025106
May 2025121
April 202581
March 2025105
February 2025109
January 2025120
December 2024100
November 2024105
October 202485
September 2024100
August 2024104

A total of 138 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 202514
April 202510
March 202513
February 20258
January 202516
December 20247
November 202418
October 20248
September 202413
August 202411

A total of 100 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 202511
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 202514
December 20247
November 20246
October 202412
September 202415
August 202412

A total of 222 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202522
May 202522
April 202526
March 202531
February 202526
January 202517
December 202412
November 20245
October 202410
September 202417
August 202410

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20255
January 202511
December 20248
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

High Crime Locations Gillingham North in July 2025

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

1. Wharf Road (Map)
Total34
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order9
Drugs5
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting20
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Pearl Lane (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Otway Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Gillingham Green (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Albans Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Odo Rise (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Groombridge Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Arden Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

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