WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Chatham Central, Medway

Comprehensive safety analysis for Chatham Central, localized within Medway.

Total Crimes

239
trending_down -1.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

134.89per 1k
trending_down -0.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

16,932

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences80
Anti-social Behaviour62
Vehicle Crime21
Criminal Damage & Arson20
Drug Offences10
Public Order10
Other Theft10
Weapons Possession8
Shoplifting7
Burglary6
Robbery3
Other Crime2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Ordnance Terrace Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Drugs: 3Burglary: 2
11
On or near Lester Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6Public order: 1
7
On or near Petrol Station Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Vehicle crime: 2Shoplifting: 1
6
On or near Parking Area Map
Public order: 4Drugs: 1
5
On or near New Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5
5
On or near Central Park Gardens Map
Shoplifting: 3Other theft: 2
5
On or near Perry Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Coney Mews Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Haig Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Mark Street Map
Vehicle crime: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
4

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Medway district.

Local Rank

#19safest in Medway

National Safety

Top 6%Riskiest

City Average

98.21per 1k

Local Policing

Fort Pitt

Kent Police

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Local Priorities

E-scooters and e-bikes.

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 15 Apr 2026

Drug dealing.

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 15 Apr 2026

Road safety.

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 15 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUN17

Fort Pitt Police Surgery

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9:30 AM — 10:30 AM

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Starbucks Coffee, Railway Street Chatham

JUN27

Armed Forces Day 2026

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schedule

9:00 AM — 3:00 PM

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Historic Dockyard Shop, Main Gate Road Chatham

JUL16

Fort Pitt Police Surgery

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9:30 AM — 10:30 AM

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Starbucks Coffee, Railway Street Chatham

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