Crime Rate in Rochester East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rochester East

The total recorded crimes in Rochester East, Medway, UK in May 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rochester East crime rate of 1.89 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 Rochester East, encompassing approximately 40,709 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Rochester East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Rochester East?

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

  • Relative to Medway:

    • In 2024, Rochester East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Medway average, with 1170 crimes compared to 1549.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rochester East recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

    • In 2023, Rochester East had fewer crimes than the Medway average, with 1,226 crimes compared to 1,454. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Rochester East witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rochester East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rochester East has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 1.89 ranking 14th out of 21 in the Medway, UK

In 2024, the total Rochester East crimes were 1,170. The crime rate of Rochester East in 2024 was 28.74 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Medway.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rochester East were around 1,226 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.12 (year) or 2.51 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Medway.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rochester East)CrimesRank (Rochester East)CrimesRank (Rochester East)
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
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
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

Rochester East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Other theft 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 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 20249
November 20249
October 202412
September 20246
August 202412
July 202415
June 202434
May 202411

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20257
February 202510
January 202513
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 202411
July 202412
June 202436
May 202410

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 515 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202526
March 202535
February 202527
January 202538
December 202431
November 202431
October 202430
September 202444
August 202435
July 202444
June 202498
May 202442

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20254
February 20257
January 20259
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 202410
July 20248
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20248
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 202512
February 20256
January 20253
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 202420
May 20242

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20242

High Crime Locations Rochester East in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Robbery1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
4. The Fairway (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
5. Weatherly Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
6. St Peter Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. James Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. The Tideway (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. King Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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