WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Rainham Central, Medway

Comprehensive safety analysis for Rainham Central, localized within Medway.

Total Crimes

49
trending_down -12.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

51.26per 1k
trending_down -3.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

12,389

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences13
Anti-social Behaviour9
Shoplifting9
Other Theft7
Public Order4
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Vehicle Crime2
Robbery1
Burglary1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 6Other theft: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2
12
On or near Petrol Station Map
Other theft: 5Anti-social behaviour: 1
6
On or near Silverdale Drive Map
Public order: 3Burglary: 1
4
On or near Parking Area Map
Shoplifting: 2Robbery: 1
3
On or near High Street Map
Other crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Kendal Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Henley Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near A2 Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Edwin Road Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Medway district.

Local Rank

#3safest in Medway

City Average

98.21per 1k

Local Policing

Rainham South East

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

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

Nuisance motorcycles.

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

JUN27

Armed Forces Day 2026

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9:00 AM — 3:00 PM

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Historic Dockyard Shop, Main Gate Road Chatham

JUL5

Police Surgery Parkwood Green Car Park on Sunday 5th July 2026

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11:30 AM — 1:30 PM

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Park wood green public car park, Parkwood Green Gillingham

AUG28

Police Surgery Parkwood Green Public Car Park

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12:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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Park wood green public car park, Parkwood Green Gillingham

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