Crime Rate in Strood South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Strood South

The total recorded crimes in Strood South, Medway, UK in May 2025 are around 186 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Strood South crime rate of 4.35 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-5.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-8.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-30.30% decrease)
Strood South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 28
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Darnley Close with total crimes: 12

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 areas in the Medway.

    • 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 areas in the Medway.

  • 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 May 2025 the Strood South has recorded 186 crimes with crime rate of 4.35 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Strood South)CrimesRank (Strood South)CrimesRank (Strood South)
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
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
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

Strood South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
December 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 202413
November 20243
October 20245
September 20249
August 202410
July 202411
June 202426
May 202415

A total of 970 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202571
March 202567
February 202585
January 202570
December 202459
November 202468
October 202449
September 202469
August 202471
July 202474
June 2024140
May 202480

A total of 201 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202515
February 202511
January 202528
December 202416
November 202412
October 202413
September 202410
August 202418
July 202416
June 202422
May 202417

A total of 188 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202515
March 202520
February 202511
January 202511
December 202420
November 202413
October 202414
September 202413
August 202414
July 202412
June 202420
May 202412

A total of 337 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202535
March 202519
February 202517
January 202512
December 202418
November 202417
October 202420
September 202423
August 202445
July 202420
June 202444
May 202435

A total of 102 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 20259
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 202410
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 202420
May 20242

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
January 20258
December 20243
November 202411
October 20245
September 20246
August 202413
July 20244
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 66 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20259
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
August 20246
July 202412
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 375 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202533
March 202536
February 202539
January 202528
December 202423
November 202431
October 202434
September 202431
August 202435
July 202419
June 202422
May 202421

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Strood South in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Other theft2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Darnley Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Albatross Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Tintagel Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
7. Chariot Way (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hillshaw Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Wells Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bligh Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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