Crime Rate in Medway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Medway

The total recorded crimes in Medway, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Medway crime rate of 3.33 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-59.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Medway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Somerhill Road with total crimes: 6
  • Redbud Road with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

    • 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 areas in the Tonbridge and Malling.

  • 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 July 2025 the Medway has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 3.33 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Medway)CrimesRank (Medway)CrimesRank (Medway)
Aylesford South71 1664 2559 6
Castle43 5627 4744 2
West Malling and Leybourne54 2516 6403 12
Snodland East and Ham Hill39 7642 3701 3
Snodland West and Holborough Lakes37 10576 5655 4
Larkfield North47 4294 19418 11
Trench36 14449 9637 5
Judd40 6486 7554 7
East Malling36 12444 10494 8
Borough Green and Long Mill26 20478 8381 15
Vauxhall39 8389 13426 9
Aylesford North and Walderslade39 9389 12378 17
Kings Hill36 11389 14419 10
Hadlow and East Peckham36 13401 11380 16
Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted30 17338 15394 13
Larkfield South27 19300 18384 14
Burham and Wouldham35 15300 17123 23
Ditton30 16318 16365 18
Downs and Mereworth28 18231 21281 19
Hildenborough13 22190 22253 20
Higham10 23284 20230 21
Cage Green20 21149 23159 22
Wateringbury6 2489 2488 24

Medway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202522
May 202519
April 202520
March 202526
February 202520
January 202530
December 202428
November 202419
October 202429
September 202417
August 202417

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 202510
April 202512
March 202513
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20248
September 20246
August 202418

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20257
April 20257
March 20255
February 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
August 20243

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 225 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202513
May 202524
April 202527
March 202518
February 202528
January 202519
December 202420
November 202414
October 202423
September 202420
August 202414

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 3 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
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Medway in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Robbery1
2. Somerhill Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Redbud Road (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Whitefriars Wharf (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Botany (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Thiepval Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. The Wynd (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Hectorage Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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