Crime Rate in Princes Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Princes Park

The total recorded crimes in Princes Park, Medway, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Princes Park crime rate of 0.57 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 Princes Park, encompassing approximately 120,911 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (64.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Princes Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emily Road with total crimes: 15
  • Solent Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 5

How safe is Princes Park?

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

  • Relative to Medway:

    • In 2024, Princes Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Medway average, with 788 crimes compared to 1549.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Princes Park recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

    • In 2023, Princes Park had fewer crimes than the Medway average, with 868 crimes compared to 1,454. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Princes Park recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Princes Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Princes Park has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 2.37 ranking 17th out of 21 in the Medway, UK

In 2024, the total Princes Park crimes were 788. The crime rate of Princes Park in 2024 was 25.54 (year) or 2.13 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Medway.

In 2023, the total crimes in Princes Park were around 868 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.91 (year) or 2.16 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Medway.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Princes Park)CrimesRank (Princes Park)CrimesRank (Princes Park)
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
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

Princes Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 354 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202517
March 202528
February 202537
January 202517
December 202416
November 202424
October 202411
September 202431
August 202433
July 202426
June 202460
May 202426

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202516
March 202511
February 20254
January 20252
December 20248
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 202426
May 20246

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
July 20241

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202518
March 202512
February 20256
January 202514
December 202415
November 202413
October 202416
September 202417
August 202416
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 202411
July 202410
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
May 20245

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Princes Park in May 2025

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

1. Emily Road (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
2. Solent Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Southbourne Grove (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
5. Chaffinch Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Vixen Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shackleton Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mermaid Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Wiltshire Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Earl Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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