Crime Rate in Walderslade: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walderslade

The total recorded crimes in Walderslade, Medway, UK in July 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walderslade crime rate of 1.99 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 Walderslade, encompassing approximately 26,133 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Walderslade Crime Hotspots

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

  • Teasel Road with total crimes: 4
  • Valerian Close with total crimes: 4
  • Fontana with total crimes: 3

How safe is Walderslade?

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

  • Relative to Medway:

    • In 2024, Walderslade demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Medway average, with 679 crimes compared to 1549.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Walderslade recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

    • In 2023, Walderslade had fewer crimes than the Medway average, with 718 crimes compared to 1,454. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Walderslade recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Medway.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Walderslade Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Walderslade has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 1.99 ranking 20th out of 21 in the Medway, UK

In 2024, the total Walderslade crimes were 679. The crime rate of Walderslade in 2024 was 25.98 (year) or 2.17 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Medway.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walderslade were around 718 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.47 (year) or 2.29 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Medway.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walderslade)CrimesRank (Walderslade)CrimesRank (Walderslade)
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
Strood Rural101 121,067 13976 14
Rainham North71 17959 15902 15
Princes Park75 15788 16868 16
Rainham Central72 16643 19619 20
Rainham South60 18715 17725 17
Lordswood and Capstone54 19557 20707 19
Hempstead and Wigmore41 21414 21365 21
Cuxton and Halling29 22391 22361 22

Walderslade 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202516
May 202519
April 202520
March 202530
February 202512
January 202517
December 202414
November 202423
October 202418
September 202424
August 202419

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202515
May 202517
April 20257
March 20258
February 20258
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20259
January 20253
December 20247
November 20244
October 202410
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 20245

A total of 2 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
March 20251

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Walderslade in July 2025

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

1. Teasel Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Valerian Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Fontana (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Silver Birches (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
6. Orchid Court (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Nicklaus Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Yarrow Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rugby Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Juniper Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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