Crime Rate in Rainham North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rainham North

The total recorded crimes in Rainham North, Medway, UK in March 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rainham North crime rate of 3.02 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (63.16% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Rainham North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 9
  • Farnham Close with total crimes: 4
  • Longley Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Rainham North has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 3.02 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Medway)CrimesRank (Medway)CrimesRank (Medway)
Gillingham North264 23,301 23,273 1
River356 14,210 12,646 4
Gillingham South218 43,279 33,194 2
Chatham Central193 52,791 42,850 3
Luton and Wayfield244 32,449 52,399 5
Strood South185 62,336 62,107 6
Rochester West137 71,947 71,882 7
Strood North126 81,632 81,563 8
Rochester East87 141,170 121,226 9
Rochester South and Horsted111 91,289 91,137 12
Twydall96 121,178 111,219 10
Peninsula107 111,237 101,210 11
Strood Rural109 101,067 13976 14
Watling88 131,036 141,036 13
Walderslade66 15679 18718 18
Princes Park64 17788 16868 16
Rainham South39 21715 17725 17
Hempstead and Wigmore46 18414 21365 21
Lordswood and Capstone45 19557 20707 19
Rainham Central45 20643 19619 20
Cuxton and Halling23 22391 22361 22

Rainham North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

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

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202513
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 202421
September 202425
August 202410
July 20249
June 202418
May 202410
April 202411

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20249

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
September 20245
August 202411
July 20243
June 202416
May 20248
April 20249

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 20255
December 202414
November 202413
October 202412
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 202412
May 202419
April 20249

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
April 20244

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

High Crime Locations Rainham North in March 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Farnham Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Longley Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Warlingham Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Lower Rainham Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Bloors Wharf Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Hothfield Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Otterham Quay Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Otterham Quay Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Mardale Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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