Crime Rate in Hempstead and Wigmore: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hempstead and Wigmore

The total recorded crimes in Hempstead and Wigmore, Medway, UK in March 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hempstead and Wigmore crime rate of 4.07 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 Hempstead and Wigmore, encompassing approximately 11,296 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Hempstead and Wigmore Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foulds Close with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Pine Grove with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hempstead and Wigmore?

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

  • Relative to Medway:

    • In 2024, Hempstead and Wigmore demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Medway average, with 414 crimes compared to 1549.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hempstead and Wigmore recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hempstead and Wigmore had fewer crimes than the Medway average, with 365 crimes compared to 1,454. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hempstead and Wigmore recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Medway, Hempstead and Wigmore has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hempstead and Wigmore Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hempstead and Wigmore has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 4.07 ranking 18th out of 21 in the Medway, UK

In 2024, the total Hempstead and Wigmore crimes were 414. The crime rate of Hempstead and Wigmore in 2024 was 36.65 (year) or 3.05 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Medway.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hempstead and Wigmore were around 365 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.31 (year) or 2.69 (month) ranking 21 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
Gillingham South218 43,279 33,194 2
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
Lordswood and Capstone45 19557 20707 19
Rainham Central45 20643 19619 20
Cuxton and Halling23 22391 22361 22

Hempstead and Wigmore Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20249
September 20243
August 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202515
January 20253
December 202419
November 202414
October 20247
September 20246
August 202413
July 202411
June 202416
May 202411
April 202410

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20247
September 20242
April 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Hempstead and Wigmore in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hempstead and Wigmore postcode area is presented below.

1. Foulds Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Public order1
3. Pine Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Hickory Dell (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Waters Place (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Everglades (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. The Old Carriageway (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Fowler Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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