Crime Rate in Strood Rural: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Strood Rural

The total recorded crimes in Strood Rural, Medway, UK in May 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Strood Rural crime rate of 9.54 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 Strood Rural, encompassing approximately 9,955 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (105.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Strood Rural Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elmwood Road with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • North Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Strood Rural?

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

  • Relative to Medway:

    • In 2024, Strood Rural demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Medway average, with 1067 crimes compared to 1549.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Strood Rural recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

    • In 2023, Strood Rural had fewer crimes than the Medway average, with 976 crimes compared to 1,454. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Strood Rural recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Strood Rural Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Strood Rural has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 9.54 ranking 11th out of 21 in the Medway, UK

In 2024, the total Strood Rural crimes were 1,067. The crime rate of Strood Rural in 2024 was 107.18 (year) or 8.93 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Medway.

In 2023, the total crimes in Strood Rural were around 976 crimes with yearly crime rate of 98.04 (year) or 8.17 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Medway.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Strood Rural)CrimesRank (Strood Rural)CrimesRank (Strood Rural)
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
Rochester East77 141,170 121,226 9
Twydall108 91,178 111,219 10
Peninsula98 101,237 101,210 11
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

Strood Rural Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202517
March 202521
February 202513
January 20259
December 202411
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 202429
July 202412
June 202424
May 202433

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 202511
February 20257
January 20259
December 20243
November 202413
October 20245
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20256
February 202513
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 202411
September 20247
August 202413
July 20247
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 448 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202518
March 202541
February 202527
January 202528
December 202432
November 202428
October 202420
September 202437
August 202437
July 202440
June 202452
May 202451

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
January 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Strood Rural in May 2025

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

1. Elmwood Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. North Road (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Other crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Admiralty Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Berwick Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Swinton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
8. Sparrow Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Elford Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cliffe Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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