WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Luton and Wayfield, Medway

Comprehensive safety analysis for Luton and Wayfield, localized within Medway.

Total Crimes

185
trending_down -18.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

134.35per 1k
trending_down -2.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

14,879

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour57
Violence & Sexual Offences50
Shoplifting20
Drug Offences12
Other Theft10
Criminal Damage & Arson7
Public Order7
Burglary6
Other Crime4
Robbery4
Weapons Possession3
Vehicle Crime3
Theft from Person2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Barnfield Map
Anti-social behaviour: 22Drugs: 1
23
On or near Maida Road Map
Shoplifting: 14Robbery: 1
15
On or near Ropemakers Court Map
Shoplifting: 6Robbery: 2Vehicle crime: 1
9
On or near Burma Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5Burglary: 1Public order: 1
7
On or near Russell Court Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Burglary: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Luton Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Hare Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1
4
On or near Beacon Road Map
Public order: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2
4
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Seymour Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3

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Safety comparison within Medway district.

Local Rank

#18safest in Medway

National Safety

Top 6%Riskiest

City Average

98.21per 1k

Local Policing

Luton

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Local Priorities

Fly tipping.

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

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

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

JUL7

Luton Library Surgery

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2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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ME5 7LA, Nelson Terrace Chatham

JUL7

Surgery Luton Library

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2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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ME5 7LA, Nelson Terrace Chatham

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