Crime Rate in Strood Rural: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Strood Rural

The total recorded crimes in Strood Rural, Medway, UK in July 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Strood Rural crime rate of 10.15 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (23.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Strood Rural Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lodge Hill Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Elmwood Road with total crimes: 7
  • Rookery Crescent with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Strood Rural has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 10.15 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Strood Rural)CrimesRank (Strood Rural)CrimesRank (Strood Rural)
Gillingham North280 23,301 23,273 1
River402 14,210 12,646 4
Gillingham South256 33,279 33,194 2
Chatham Central230 52,791 42,850 3
Luton and Wayfield254 42,449 52,399 5
Strood South170 62,336 62,107 6
Rochester West111 91,947 71,882 7
Rochester South and Horsted130 71,289 91,137 12
Strood North86 141,632 81,563 8
Twydall113 81,178 111,219 10
Rochester East91 131,170 121,226 9
Peninsula111 101,237 101,210 11
Watling103 111,036 141,036 13
Rainham North71 17959 15902 15
Princes Park75 15788 16868 16
Rainham Central72 16643 19619 20
Rainham South60 18715 17725 17
Walderslade52 20679 18718 18
Lordswood and Capstone54 19557 20707 19
Hempstead and Wigmore41 21414 21365 21
Cuxton and Halling29 22391 22361 22

Strood Rural Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20258
April 20253
March 202511
February 20257
January 20259
December 20243
November 202413
October 20245
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202530
May 202537
April 202518
March 202541
February 202527
January 202528
December 202432
November 202428
October 202420
September 202437
August 202437

A total of 179 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202521
May 202516
April 202517
March 202521
February 202513
January 20259
December 202411
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 202429

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20253
January 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 20259
April 20257
March 20256
February 202513
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 202411
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Strood Rural in July 2025

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

1. Lodge Hill Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Elmwood Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rookery Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
5. Vestry Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Greenfields Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Vehicle crime1
7. Omaha Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Cardens Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
10. Sword Grove (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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