WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Strood Rural, Medway

Comprehensive safety analysis for Strood Rural, localized within Medway.

Total Crimes

102
trending_down -7.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

54.53per 1k
trending_up +0.8% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

15,800

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences47
Anti-social Behaviour15
Burglary8
Criminal Damage & Arson8
Shoplifting7
Other Theft6
Vehicle Crime5
Public Order4
Drug Offences2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Elmwood Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Anti-social behaviour: 2Vehicle crime: 1
9
On or near Berwick Way Map
Shoplifting: 5Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1
7
On or near Hollywood Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 2
5
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2
4
On or near High Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Weymouth Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Gill Avenue Map
Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Reed Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Choir Close Map
Burglary: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Lodge Hill Lane Map
Burglary: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Medway district.

Local Rank

#5safest in Medway

City Average

98.21per 1k

Local Policing

Higham & Shorne

Kent Police

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Local Priorities

Nuisance vehicles.

Issued: 21 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 21 Apr 2026

Public indecency offences.

Issued: 21 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 21 Apr 2026

Fly tipping.

Issued: 21 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 21 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUL15

Public Engagement

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schedule

3:30 PM — 4:30 PM

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Higham Memorial Hall, Rochester

JUL29

Summer Safety Day

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schedule

10:00 AM — 2:00 PM

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Gordon Promenade, Gravesend

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