Crime Rate in Gillingham South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gillingham South

The total recorded crimes in Gillingham South, Medway, UK in March 2025 are around 218 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gillingham South crime rate of 2.32 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (69.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
Gillingham South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 18
  • Windmill Road with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Gillingham South has recorded 218 crimes with crime rate of 2.32 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Medway)CrimesRank (Medway)CrimesRank (Medway)
Gillingham North264 23,301 23,273 1
River356 14,210 12,646 4
Chatham Central193 52,791 42,850 3
Luton and Wayfield244 32,449 52,399 5
Strood South185 62,336 62,107 6
Rochester West137 71,947 71,882 7
Strood North126 81,632 81,563 8
Rochester East87 141,170 121,226 9
Rochester South and Horsted111 91,289 91,137 12
Twydall96 121,178 111,219 10
Peninsula107 111,237 101,210 11
Strood Rural109 101,067 13976 14
Watling88 131,036 141,036 13
Rainham North64 16959 15902 15
Walderslade66 15679 18718 18
Princes Park64 17788 16868 16
Rainham South39 21715 17725 17
Hempstead and Wigmore46 18414 21365 21
Lordswood and Capstone45 19557 20707 19
Rainham Central45 20643 19619 20
Cuxton and Halling23 22391 22361 22

Gillingham South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (232 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (108 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (114 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (34 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 202510
December 20246
November 20249
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 202416
May 20248
April 20249

A total of 394 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202523
January 202527
December 202424
November 202424
October 202423
September 202433
August 202429
July 202430
June 202482
May 202430
April 202430

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 202512
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249
June 20244
May 202411
April 20242

A total of 1374 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 114.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202590
February 2025102
January 202596
December 2024104
November 202483
October 2024129
September 202477
August 2024112
July 2024127
June 2024232
May 2024108
April 2024114

A total of 232 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 20259
January 202526
December 202422
November 202422
October 202414
September 202411
August 202416
July 202416
June 202436
May 202426
April 202415

A total of 144 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 202517
December 202418
November 20249
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246
July 202411
June 202432
May 202411
April 20248

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 202511
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 202412
August 20249
July 20249
June 202418
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 291 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202524
January 202523
December 202417
November 202423
October 202425
September 202420
August 202427
July 202430
June 202436
May 202418
April 202434

A total of 163 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202510
January 202519
December 20249
November 202412
October 202411
September 202415
August 202418
July 202412
June 202426
May 202412
April 20246

A total of 207 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202515
January 202514
December 202413
November 202412
October 202417
September 202413
August 202420
July 202415
June 202440
May 202425
April 202417

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20244
June 20246
April 20243

High Crime Locations Gillingham South in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Windmill Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Robbery1
4. Priestfield Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Connaught Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ferndale Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
8. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
9. Green Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Theodore Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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