Crime Rate in Medway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Medway

The total recorded crimes in Medway, Tonbridge and Malling, UK in May 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Medway crime rate of 5.28 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Medway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Crabapple Road with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Medway has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 5.28 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Medway)CrimesRank (Medway)CrimesRank (Medway)
Castle55 4627 4744 2
Aylesford South64 3664 2559 6
Snodland East and Ham Hill73 2642 3701 3
Snodland West and Holborough Lakes34 9576 5655 4
Trench47 5449 9637 5
West Malling and Leybourne32 11516 6403 12
Wrotham, Ightham and Stansted39 6338 15394 13
Judd34 10486 7554 7
Kings Hill36 7389 14419 10
East Malling36 8444 10494 8
Borough Green and Long Mill28 15478 8381 15
Vauxhall31 13389 13426 9
Larkfield North26 16294 19418 11
Hadlow and East Peckham31 12401 11380 16
Aylesford North and Walderslade30 14389 12378 17
Larkfield South15 22300 18384 14
Ditton22 18318 16365 18
Burham and Wouldham26 17300 17123 23
Downs and Mereworth19 21231 21281 19
Hildenborough22 19190 22253 20
Higham20 20284 20230 21
Cage Green9 24149 23159 22
Wateringbury13 2389 2488 24

Medway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20255
February 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202520
March 202526
February 202520
January 202530
December 202428
November 202419
October 202429
September 202417
August 202417
July 202417
June 202446
May 202418

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 202513
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20248
September 20246
August 202418
July 202411
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 272 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202527
March 202518
February 202528
January 202519
December 202420
November 202414
October 202423
September 202420
August 202414
July 202418
June 202420
May 202427

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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

High Crime Locations Medway in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting6
Other theft3
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Crabapple Road (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Other theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Lodge Oak Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Somerhill Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Whitefriars Wharf (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
10. Swanmead Way (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Shoplifting1

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