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 February 2026 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lordswood and Capstone crime rate of 2.02 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Lordswood and Capstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Lordswood and Capstone)CrimesRank (Lordswood and Capstone)CrimesRank (Lordswood and Capstone)
Gillingham NorthNA NA3,301 23,273 1
RiverNA NA4,210 12,646 4
Gillingham SouthNA NA3,279 33,194 2
Chatham CentralNA NA2,791 42,850 3
Luton and WayfieldNA NA2,449 52,399 5
Strood SouthNA NA2,336 62,107 6
Rochester WestNA NA1,947 71,882 7
Strood NorthNA NA1,632 81,563 8
Rochester EastNA NA1,170 121,226 9
Rochester South and HorstedNA NA1,289 91,137 12
TwydallNA NA1,178 111,219 10
PeninsulaNA NA1,237 101,210 11
WatlingNA NA1,036 141,036 13
Strood RuralNA NA1,067 13976 14
Rainham NorthNA NA959 15902 15
Princes ParkNA NA788 16868 16
Rainham SouthNA NA715 17725 17
WaldersladeNA NA679 18718 18
Rainham CentralNA NA643 19619 20
Hempstead and WigmoreNA NA414 21365 21
Cuxton and HallingNA NA391 22361 22

Lordswood and Capstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202612
December 202523
November 20257
October 202521
September 202512
August 202520
July 202518
June 202521
May 202514
April 202522
March 202514
February 202511

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20253
November 20256
October 20252
September 20253
August 20254
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
November 20251
October 20251
July 20251

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202613
December 202510
November 20255
October 202515
September 20258
August 202510
July 202519
June 202518
May 20259
April 202514
March 202516
February 202512

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
October 20252
August 20253
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20255
November 20256
October 20254
August 20252
July 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 202610
December 20251
November 20254
October 20255
September 20255
August 20256
July 20258
June 202512
May 20256
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 9 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
February 20262
January 20261
October 20251
September 20251
April 20251
February 20253

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations Lordswood and Capstone in February 2026

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

1. Farley Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Archer Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Capstone Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
7. Lambeth Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shepperton Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Tatler Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tuscan Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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