Crime Rate in Rochester West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rochester West

The total recorded crimes in Rochester West, Medway, UK in May 2025 are around 128 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rochester West crime rate of 6.43 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 West, encompassing approximately 19,921 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
Rochester West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sylewood Close with total crimes: 14
  • Blue Boar Lane with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

How safe is Rochester West?

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

  • Relative to Medway:

    • In 2024, Rochester West reported a higher crime volume than the Medway average, with 1,947 crimes compared to 1,549. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Rochester West witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

    • In 2023, Rochester West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Medway average, with 1,882 crimes compared to 1,454. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rochester West witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Medway, Rochester West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Rochester West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rochester West has recorded 128 crimes with crime rate of 6.43 ranking 7th out of 21 in the Medway, UK

In 2024, the total Rochester West crimes were 1,947. The crime rate of Rochester West in 2024 was 97.74 (year) or 8.14 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Medway.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rochester West were around 1,882 crimes with yearly crime rate of 94.47 (year) or 7.87 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Medway.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rochester West)CrimesRank (Rochester West)CrimesRank (Rochester West)
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
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 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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (70 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (128 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 788 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202549
March 202550
February 202542
January 202562
December 202460
November 202458
October 202441
September 202457
August 202470
July 202460
June 2024128
May 202455

A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 202517
February 202513
January 20256
December 202413
November 202412
October 202415
September 20242
August 202415
July 202411
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 156 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 202510
February 20259
January 202521
December 20249
November 20243
October 202410
September 20245
August 20248
July 202419
June 202432
May 202412

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 362 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202518
March 202533
February 202521
January 202512
December 202425
November 202428
October 202420
September 202426
August 202430
July 202427
June 202470
May 202430

A total of 129 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 202512
December 202412
November 202412
October 202410
September 20246
August 20249
July 20248
June 202420
May 202410

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 202410
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 202511
December 20246
November 202414
October 202412
September 20246
August 20242
July 202416
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20248
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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242

High Crime Locations Rochester West in May 2025

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

1. Sylewood Close (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences11
Other crime3
2. Blue Boar Lane (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Eden Mews (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pennant Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Eastgate (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Almon Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. Northgate (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1

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