Crime Rate in Twydall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Twydall

The total recorded crimes in Twydall, Medway, UK in May 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Twydall crime rate of 2.81 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 Twydall, encompassing approximately 38,477 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-2.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
Twydall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Beatty Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Centenary Gardens with total crimes: 7

How safe is Twydall?

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

  • Relative to Medway:

    • In 2024, Twydall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Medway average, with 1178 crimes compared to 1549.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Twydall witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

    • In 2023, Twydall had fewer crimes than the Medway average, with 1,219 crimes compared to 1,454. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Twydall witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Twydall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Twydall has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 2.81 ranking 9th out of 21 in the Medway, UK

In 2024, the total Twydall crimes were 1,178. The crime rate of Twydall in 2024 was 30.62 (year) or 2.55 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Medway.

In 2023, the total crimes in Twydall were around 1,219 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.68 (year) or 2.64 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Medway.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Twydall)CrimesRank (Twydall)CrimesRank (Twydall)
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
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

Twydall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 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 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 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 34 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 561 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202539
March 202543
February 202532
January 202538
December 202447
November 202443
October 202425
September 202433
August 202451
July 202434
June 202492
May 202446

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202520
March 202520
February 202517
January 202511
December 202410
November 202415
October 202413
September 202418
August 202420
July 202411
June 202416
May 202414

A total of 140 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 20259
February 20255
January 202510
December 20246
November 20246
October 202412
September 20245
August 202418
July 202414
June 202420
May 202413

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20254
February 20257
January 20258
December 20243
November 20248
October 202410
September 202411
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Twydall in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Beatty Avenue (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Centenary Gardens (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Woodchurch Crescent (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Boughton Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
6. Godden Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cornwallis Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dorset Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Hillyard Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Northbourne Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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