Crime Rate in Gillingham North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gillingham North

The total recorded crimes in Gillingham North, Medway, UK in May 2025 are around 330 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gillingham North crime rate of 4.44 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (121) incidents (49.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (41) incidents (20.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
Gillingham North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 42
  • Wharf Road with total crimes: 36
  • Saunders Street with total crimes: 12

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 May 2025 the Gillingham North has recorded 330 crimes with crime rate of 4.44 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gillingham North)CrimesRank (Gillingham North)CrimesRank (Gillingham North)
River402 14,210 12,646 4
Gillingham South237 53,279 33,194 2
Chatham Central256 32,791 42,850 3
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

Gillingham North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 109 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (234 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (90 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (119 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 202514
December 20247
November 20246
October 202412
September 202415
August 202412
July 20249
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 226 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202524
March 202515
February 202514
January 202516
December 202410
November 20249
October 202429
September 202416
August 202413
July 202416
June 202426
May 202418

A total of 241 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202519
March 20259
February 202513
January 202518
December 202414
November 202411
October 20249
September 202417
August 202419
July 202421
June 202440
May 202416

A total of 523 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202551
March 202530
February 202522
January 202523
December 202430
November 202421
October 202452
September 202435
August 202441
July 202444
June 202490
May 202445

A total of 432 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202534
March 202535
February 202529
January 202530
December 202440
November 202418
October 202436
September 202425
August 202427
July 202431
June 202462
May 202424

A total of 1492 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 114.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025121
April 202581
March 2025105
February 2025109
January 2025120
December 2024100
November 2024105
October 202485
September 2024100
August 2024104
July 2024109
June 2024234
May 2024119

A total of 159 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 202513
February 20258
January 202516
December 20247
November 202418
October 20248
September 202413
August 202411
July 202412
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20255
January 202511
December 20248
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 202410
May 202413

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 20256
February 20258
January 20258
December 202416
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 20249
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 234 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202526
March 202531
February 202526
January 202517
December 202412
November 20245
October 202410
September 202417
August 202410
July 202412
June 202438
May 20248

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Gillingham North in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting19
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Wharf Road (Map)
Total36
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson9
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs6
3. Saunders Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Ocean Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
6. Gardiner Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
7. St Albans Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Cross Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. King Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1

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