Crime Rate in Medway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Medway

The total recorded crimes in Medway, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in February 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Medway crime rate of 3.96 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 Medway, encompassing approximately 15,923 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Medway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crabapple Road with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Botany with total crimes: 8

How safe is Medway?

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

  • Relative to Tonbridge and Malling:

    • In 2024, Medway reported a higher crime volume than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 916 crimes compared to 411. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Medway witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Medway experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tonbridge and Malling average, with 823 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Medway witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Medway Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Medway has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 3.96 ranking 1th out of 23 in the Tonbridge and Malling, UK

In 2024, the total Medway crimes were 916. The crime rate of Medway in 2024 was 57.52 (year) or 4.79 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

In 2023, the total crimes in Medway were around 823 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.68 (year) or 4.31 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Tonbridge and Malling.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tonbridge and Malling)CrimesRank (Tonbridge and Malling)CrimesRank (Tonbridge and Malling)
Castle39 4627 4744 2
Aylesford South60 2664 2559 6
Snodland East and Ham Hill51 3642 3701 3
Snodland West and Holborough Lakes29 8576 5655 4
Trench31 7449 9637 5
Vauxhall34 5389 13426 9
West Malling and Leybourne29 10516 6403 12
Kings Hill32 6389 14419 10
Judd17 17486 7554 7
East Malling28 11444 10494 8
Borough Green and Long Mill25 13478 8381 15
Burham and Wouldham29 9300 17123 23
Larkfield North17 18294 19418 11
Hadlow and East Peckham21 15401 11380 16
Aylesford North and Walderslade27 12389 12378 17
Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted16 20338 15394 13
Larkfield South22 14300 18384 14
Ditton16 19318 16365 18
Higham17 16284 20230 21
Downs and Mereworth11 22231 21281 19
Hildenborough12 21190 22253 20
Cage Green10 23149 23159 22
Wateringbury8 2489 2488 24

Medway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 202530
December 202428
November 202419
October 202429
September 202417
August 202417
July 202417
June 202446
May 202418
April 202418
March 202422

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20256
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247
March 20248

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 249 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202528
January 202519
December 202420
November 202414
October 202423
September 202420
August 202414
July 202418
June 202420
May 202427
April 202418
March 202428

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20248
September 20246
August 202418
July 202411
June 202412
May 20246
April 202421
March 20245

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Medway in February 2025

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

1. Crabapple Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting5
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Possession of weapons1
3. Botany (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
5. Brionne Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
6. Oakshott Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Royal Rise (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Dudley Keen Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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