Crime Rate in Gillingham South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gillingham South

The total recorded crimes in Gillingham South, Medway, UK in May 2025 are around 237 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gillingham South crime rate of 2.52 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 South, encompassing approximately 93,878 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (94) incidents (-13.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (22.58% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
Gillingham South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theodore Place with total crimes: 15
  • Hospital with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13

How safe is Gillingham South?

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

  • Relative to Medway:

    • In 2024, Gillingham South reported a higher crime volume than the Medway average, with 3,279 crimes compared to 1,549. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Gillingham South witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

    • In 2023, Gillingham South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Medway average, with 3,194 crimes compared to 1,454. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Gillingham South witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gillingham South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Gillingham South has recorded 237 crimes with crime rate of 2.52 ranking 5th out of 21 in the Medway, UK

In 2024, the total Gillingham South crimes were 3,279. The crime rate of Gillingham South in 2024 was 34.93 (year) or 2.91 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Medway.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gillingham South were around 3,194 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.02 (year) or 2.84 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Medway.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gillingham South)CrimesRank (Gillingham South)CrimesRank (Gillingham South)
Gillingham North330 23,301 23,273 1
River402 14,210 12,646 4
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (94 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (109 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (90 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 102 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 104 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (83 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (129 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (77 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (112 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 127 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 102.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202594
April 2025109
March 202590
February 2025102
January 202596
December 2024104
November 202483
October 2024129
September 202477
August 2024112
July 2024127

A total of 321 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202531
March 202539
February 202523
January 202527
December 202424
November 202424
October 202423
September 202433
August 202429
July 202430

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202514
March 20258
February 20259
January 202517
December 202418
November 20249
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246
July 202411

A total of 149 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202516
March 202513
February 202510
January 202519
December 20249
November 202412
October 202411
September 202415
August 202418
July 202412

A total of 252 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202524
March 202514
February 202524
January 202523
December 202417
November 202423
October 202425
September 202420
August 202427
July 202430

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 202512
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249

A total of 160 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202525
March 20256
February 202515
January 202514
December 202413
November 202412
October 202417
September 202413
August 202420
July 202415

A total of 194 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202523
March 202519
February 20259
January 202526
December 202422
November 202422
October 202414
September 202411
August 202416
July 202416

A total of 76 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202511
March 202512
February 20256
January 202510
December 20246
November 20249
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 202511
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 202412
August 20249
July 20249

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20244

High Crime Locations Gillingham South in May 2025

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

1. Theodore Place (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. A231 (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Windmill Road (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
7. Connaught Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Robbery1
8. Upper Britton Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
10. Britton Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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