Crime Rate in Strood North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Strood North

The total recorded crimes in Strood North, Medway, UK in May 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Strood North crime rate of 1.97 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 North, encompassing approximately 44,557 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (4.88% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
Strood North Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Street with total crimes: 15
  • Grove Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

How safe is Strood North?

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

  • Relative to Medway:

    • In 2024, Strood North reported a higher crime volume than the Medway average, with 1,632 crimes compared to 1,549. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Strood North witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

    • In 2023, Strood North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Medway average, with 1,563 crimes compared to 1,454. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Strood North witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Strood North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Strood North has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 1.97 ranking 13th out of 21 in the Medway, UK

In 2024, the total Strood North crimes were 1,632. The crime rate of Strood North in 2024 was 36.63 (year) or 3.05 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Medway.

In 2023, the total crimes in Strood North were around 1,563 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.08 (year) or 2.92 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Medway.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Strood North)CrimesRank (Strood North)CrimesRank (Strood North)
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
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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 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 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 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 (57 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 231 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 202514
February 202510
January 20259
December 202414
November 20247
October 202415
September 202426
August 202420
July 202412
June 202452
May 202429

A total of 652 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202541
March 202558
February 202532
January 202560
December 202442
November 202436
October 202445
September 202464
August 202457
July 202436
June 202490
May 202448

A total of 156 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20259
February 202511
January 20257
December 20244
November 20248
October 202418
September 202414
August 202414
July 202412
June 202430
May 202418

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 202412
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 200 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202514
March 202519
February 202516
January 202514
December 202411
November 202414
October 202413
September 202416
August 202412
July 202415
June 202430
May 202412

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20249
August 20249
July 20245
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 202511
December 202410
November 20244
October 202411
September 20249
August 20246
July 20248
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
August 20244
July 202410
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Strood North in May 2025

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

1. North Street (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Grove Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Grange Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
6. Gordon Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
7. Randolph Cottages (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Riverside (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Albert Place (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Bowes Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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