Crime in Rainham Central, Medway
Comprehensive safety analysis for Rainham Central, localized within Medway.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Other theft: 9Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1 | 14 |
| On or near The Hazels Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 4 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Shoplifting: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Derwent Way Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near A2 Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Durrell Place Map | Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Henley Close Map | Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Church Mews Map | Other crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Guardian Court Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
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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
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
Nuisance motorcycles.
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-scooter/e-bikes.
Issued: 3 Feb 2026
Status Update
We have increased high‑visibility patrols in the area and are working with the council to install extra CCTV at Parkwood Green. This will help officers spot and identify people using e‑scooters and e‑bikes where they are not allowed.
Actioned: 24 Mar 2026
Nuisance motorcycles.
Issued: 3 Feb 2026
Status Update
After checking CCTV and carrying out local enquiries, officers identified a man riding a motorcycle in a way that was causing problems for residents. He has been spoken to and issued with a Section 59 warning.
A Section 59 warning is used when a vehicle is driven in a way that causes alarm, distress or annoyance. If the behaviour continues, the vehicle can be seized.
Actioned: 24 Mar 2026
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Police Surgery Parkwood Green Car Park, Long Catlis Road. Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9PR
other10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Park wood green public car park, Parkwood Green Gillingham
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