Crime Rate in Rochester West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rochester West

The total recorded crimes in Rochester West, Medway, UK in July 2025 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rochester West crime rate of 5.57 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (19.23% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Rochester West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Blue Boar Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Eastgate with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Rochester West has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 5.57 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rochester West)CrimesRank (Rochester West)CrimesRank (Rochester West)
Gillingham North280 23,301 23,273 1
River402 14,210 12,646 4
Gillingham South256 33,279 33,194 2
Chatham Central230 52,791 42,850 3
Luton and Wayfield254 42,449 52,399 5
Strood South170 62,336 62,107 6
Rochester South and Horsted130 71,289 91,137 12
Strood North86 141,632 81,563 8
Twydall113 81,178 111,219 10
Rochester East91 131,170 121,226 9
Peninsula111 101,237 101,210 11
Watling103 111,036 141,036 13
Strood Rural101 121,067 13976 14
Rainham North71 17959 15902 15
Princes Park75 15788 16868 16
Rainham Central72 16643 19619 20
Rainham South60 18715 17725 17
Walderslade52 20679 18718 18
Lordswood and Capstone54 19557 20707 19
Hempstead and Wigmore41 21414 21365 21
Cuxton and Halling29 22391 22361 22

Rochester West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 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 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 644 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202555
May 202556
April 202549
March 202550
February 202542
January 202562
December 202460
November 202458
October 202441
September 202457
August 202470

A total of 292 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202526
May 202522
April 202518
March 202533
February 202521
January 202512
December 202425
November 202428
October 202420
September 202426
August 202430

A total of 124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20258
April 202510
March 202517
February 202513
January 20256
December 202413
November 202412
October 202415
September 20242
August 202415

A total of 101 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20256
April 202512
March 202510
February 20259
January 202521
December 20249
November 20243
October 202410
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 202511
December 20246
November 202414
October 202412
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20259
April 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

High Crime Locations Rochester West in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Blue Boar Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Eastgate (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Almon Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
5. Morden Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Eastgate Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Keating Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
9. Sylewood Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
10. Cookham Wood Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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