Crime Rate in Strood South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Strood South

The total recorded crimes in Strood South, Medway, UK in March 2025 are around 185 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Strood South crime rate of 4.33 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 South, encompassing approximately 42,715 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-21.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
Strood South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 31
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Witham Way with total crimes: 11

How safe is Strood South?

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

  • Relative to Medway:

    • In 2024, Strood South reported a higher crime volume than the Medway average, with 2,336 crimes compared to 1,549. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Strood South witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Strood South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Medway average, with 2,107 crimes compared to 1,454. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Strood South witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Strood South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Strood South has recorded 185 crimes with crime rate of 4.33 ranking 6th out of 21 in the Medway, UK

In 2024, the total Strood South crimes were 2,336. The crime rate of Strood South in 2024 was 54.69 (year) or 4.56 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Medway.

In 2023, the total crimes in Strood South were around 2,107 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.33 (year) or 4.11 (month) ranking 6 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
Rochester West137 71,947 71,882 7
Strood North126 81,632 81,563 8
Rochester East87 141,170 121,226 9
Rochester South and Horsted111 91,289 91,137 12
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

Strood South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 85 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (71 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (140 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 308 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202517
January 202512
December 202418
November 202417
October 202420
September 202423
August 202445
July 202420
June 202444
May 202435
April 202438

A total of 894 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202567
February 202585
January 202570
December 202459
November 202468
October 202449
September 202469
August 202471
July 202474
June 2024140
May 202480
April 202462

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 202410
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 174 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202511
January 202511
December 202420
November 202413
October 202414
September 202413
August 202414
July 202412
June 202420
May 202412
April 202414

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 202410
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 202420
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 188 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202511
January 202528
December 202416
November 202412
October 202413
September 202410
August 202418
July 202416
June 202422
May 202417
April 202410

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 202413
November 20243
October 20245
September 20249
August 202410
July 202411
June 202426
May 202415
April 20246

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20259
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
August 20246
July 202412
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20258
December 20243
November 202411
October 20245
September 20246
August 202413
July 20244
June 202422
May 202414
April 20248

A total of 336 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202539
January 202528
December 202423
November 202431
October 202434
September 202431
August 202435
July 202419
June 202422
May 202421
April 202417

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242

High Crime Locations Strood South in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting22
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Witham Way (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Chariot Way (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Taylor'S Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Norman Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Widgeon Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bligh Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Lancelot Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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