Crime Rate in Rainham North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rainham North

The total recorded crimes in Rainham North, Medway, UK in May 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rainham North crime rate of 3.31 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 Rainham North, encompassing approximately 21,165 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (10.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Rainham North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 9
  • Mardale Close with total crimes: 5
  • Otterham Quay Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Rainham North?

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

  • Relative to Medway:

    • In 2024, Rainham North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Medway average, with 959 crimes compared to 1549.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rainham North recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

    • In 2023, Rainham North had fewer crimes than the Medway average, with 902 crimes compared to 1,454. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rainham North recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rainham North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rainham North has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 3.31 ranking 16th out of 21 in the Medway, UK

In 2024, the total Rainham North crimes were 959. The crime rate of Rainham North in 2024 was 45.31 (year) or 3.78 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Medway.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rainham North were around 902 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.62 (year) or 3.55 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Medway.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rainham North)CrimesRank (Rainham North)CrimesRank (Rainham North)
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 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

Rainham North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 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 (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 392 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202528
March 202531
February 202519
January 202517
December 202431
November 202431
October 202438
September 202423
August 202433
July 202425
June 202452
May 202433

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202515
March 202511
February 202513
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 202421
September 202425
August 202410
July 20249
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
May 20243

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
September 20245
August 202411
July 20243
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20247
August 20247
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20258
February 20259
January 20255
December 202414
November 202413
October 202412
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 202412
May 202419

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Rainham North in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
2. Mardale Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Otterham Quay Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
4. Caldecote Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Otterham Quay Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Bythorne Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Hothfield Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Tufton Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pudding Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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