Crime Rate in Rochester South and Horsted: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rochester South and Horsted

The total recorded crimes in Rochester South and Horsted, Medway, UK in March 2025 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rochester South and Horsted crime rate of 3.26 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 South and Horsted, encompassing approximately 34,014 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (187.50% increase)
Rochester South and Horsted Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Highview Drive with total crimes: 14
  • Orion Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Rochester South and Horsted?

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

  • Relative to Medway:

    • In 2024, Rochester South and Horsted demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Medway average, with 1289 crimes compared to 1549.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Rochester South and Horsted witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Rochester South and Horsted had fewer crimes than the Medway average, with 1,137 crimes compared to 1,454. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rochester South and Horsted recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rochester South and Horsted Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Rochester South and Horsted has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 3.26 ranking 9th out of 21 in the Medway, UK

In 2024, the total Rochester South and Horsted crimes were 1,289. The crime rate of Rochester South and Horsted in 2024 was 37.90 (year) or 3.16 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Medway.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rochester South and Horsted were around 1,137 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.43 (year) or 2.79 (month) ranking 12 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
Twydall96 121,178 111,219 10
Peninsula107 111,237 101,210 11
Strood Rural109 101,067 13976 14
Watling88 131,036 141,036 13
Rainham North64 16959 15902 15
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

Rochester South and Horsted Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting 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 (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (36 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 374 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202512
January 202532
December 202429
November 202425
October 202432
September 202424
August 202429
July 202440
June 202466
May 202428
April 202425

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 20258
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 202410
September 202416
August 20249
July 20248
June 202412
May 202419
April 202410

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 306 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202524
January 202516
December 202412
November 202422
October 202424
September 202425
August 202436
July 202432
June 202444
May 202424
April 202420

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202512
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247
July 202410
June 202410
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20256
December 202413
November 202410
October 202415
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 202511
December 20248
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 202411
July 20246
June 202416
May 20248
April 20249

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20248
October 20241
September 202412
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Rochester South and Horsted in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting16
Public order1
2. Highview Drive (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Orion Road (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Highview Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Blaker Avenue (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
7. Anchor Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Brake Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Beresford Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Haig Avenue (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1

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