Crime Rate in Peninsula: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Peninsula

The total recorded crimes in Peninsula, Medway, UK in May 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Peninsula crime rate of 10.63 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 Peninsula, encompassing approximately 9,215 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (8.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Peninsula Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pottery Road with total crimes: 6
  • Grebe Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hedge Rows with total crimes: 5

How safe is Peninsula?

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

  • Relative to Medway:

    • In 2024, Peninsula demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Medway average, with 1237 crimes compared to 1549.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Peninsula witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

    • In 2023, Peninsula had fewer crimes than the Medway average, with 1,210 crimes compared to 1,454. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Peninsula witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Peninsula Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Peninsula has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 10.63 ranking 10th out of 21 in the Medway, UK

In 2024, the total Peninsula crimes were 1,237. The crime rate of Peninsula in 2024 was 134.24 (year) or 11.19 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Medway.

In 2023, the total crimes in Peninsula were around 1,210 crimes with yearly crime rate of 131.31 (year) or 10.94 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Medway.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Peninsula)CrimesRank (Peninsula)CrimesRank (Peninsula)
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
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
Lordswood and Capstone39 20557 20707 19
Hempstead and Wigmore27 22414 21365 21
Cuxton and Halling27 21391 22361 22

Peninsula Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 202411
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 664 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202545
March 202549
February 202541
January 202552
December 202445
November 202446
October 202438
September 202427
August 202453
July 202467
June 2024102
May 202450

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 202513
February 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 20248
October 202415
September 202410
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20248
September 20249
August 20249
July 20245
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202517
March 202513
February 202513
January 20258
December 20244
November 20248
October 202411
September 202413
August 202425
July 202422
June 202430
May 202420

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 66 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 202510
February 20254
January 20258
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Peninsula in May 2025

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

1. Pottery Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
2. Grebe Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Hedge Rows (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Chimes (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Rochester Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Avery Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Clayhill Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
9. Trubridge Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1

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