Crime Rate in Lordswood and Capstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lordswood and Capstone

The total recorded crimes in Lordswood and Capstone, Medway, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lordswood and Capstone crime rate of 1.83 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 Lordswood and Capstone, encompassing approximately 21,321 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Lordswood and Capstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rother Vale with total crimes: 5
  • Sultan Road with total crimes: 4
  • Stag Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Lordswood and Capstone?

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

  • Relative to Medway:

    • In 2024, Lordswood and Capstone demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Medway average, with 557 crimes compared to 1549.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lordswood and Capstone recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

    • In 2023, Lordswood and Capstone had fewer crimes than the Medway average, with 707 crimes compared to 1,454. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lordswood and Capstone recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lordswood and Capstone Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lordswood and Capstone has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 1.83 ranking 20th out of 21 in the Medway, UK

In 2024, the total Lordswood and Capstone crimes were 557. The crime rate of Lordswood and Capstone in 2024 was 26.12 (year) or 2.18 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Medway.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lordswood and Capstone were around 707 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.16 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Medway.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lordswood and Capstone)CrimesRank (Lordswood and Capstone)CrimesRank (Lordswood and Capstone)
Gillingham North330 23,301 23,273 1
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
Hempstead and Wigmore27 22414 21365 21
Cuxton and Halling27 21391 22361 22

Lordswood and Capstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202522
March 202514
February 202511
January 202515
December 202416
November 202421
October 202414
September 202417
August 202421
July 202416
June 202418
May 202421

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20248
September 20248
August 20248
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202514
March 202516
February 202512
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 202412
September 202411
August 202417
July 202412
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Lordswood and Capstone in May 2025

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

1. Rother Vale (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Sultan Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Stag Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Capstone Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Sandpiper Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Tuscan Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Hamwick Green (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
8. Wey Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Capstone Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kingston Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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