WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Hempstead and Wigmore, Medway

Comprehensive safety analysis for Hempstead and Wigmore, localized within Medway.

Total Crimes

40
trending_up +14.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

43.88per 1k
trending_up +3.8% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

8,090

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Shoplifting12
Violence & Sexual Offences12
Anti-social Behaviour6
Other Crime3
Other Theft2
Public Order2
Weapons Possession1
Robbery1
Criminal Damage & Arson1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 7Violence and sexual offences: 3Robbery: 1
12
On or near Banksview Drive Map
Other crime: 1Other theft: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
3
On or near Waters Place Map
Shoplifting: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Parking Area Map
Shoplifting: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Martin Court Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Shopping Area Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Mulberry Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Black Rock Gardens Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Green Bank Close Map
Other crime: 1
1
On or near Barncroft Drive Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Medway district.

Local Rank

#1safest in Medway

City Average

98.21per 1k

Local Policing

Rainham South East

Kent Police

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Local Priorities

E-scooters and e-bikes.

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 15 Apr 2026

Road safety.

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 15 Apr 2026

Nuisance motorcycles.

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 15 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUN27

Armed Forces Day 2026

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9:00 AM — 3:00 PM

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Historic Dockyard Shop, Main Gate Road Chatham

JUL5

Police Surgery Parkwood Green Car Park on Sunday 5th July 2026

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11:30 AM — 1:30 PM

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Park wood green public car park, Parkwood Green Gillingham

AUG28

Police Surgery Parkwood Green Public Car Park

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12:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Park wood green public car park, Parkwood Green Gillingham

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