WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Rainham South, Medway

Comprehensive safety analysis for Rainham South, localized within Medway.

Total Crimes

60
trending_up +15.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

46.06per 1k
trending_up +1.0% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

13,590

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour21
Violence & Sexual Offences15
Criminal Damage & Arson10
Vehicle Crime4
Other Theft3
Public Order3
Other Crime2
Drug Offences1
Shoplifting1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 1
4
On or near Wheatcroft Grove Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Burnham Walk Map
Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Walsingham Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Hawbeck Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Roper Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Hunstanton Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Wyvill Close Map
Other crime: 1Other theft: 1
2
On or near Regency Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Readscroft Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2

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Safety comparison within Medway district.

Local Rank

#2safest 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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