Crime in rochester east, medway
Comprehensive safety analysis for rochester east, localized within medway.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 7Public order: 2Other theft: 1 | 10 |
| On or near Princes Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Other crime: 1Other theft: 1 | 8 |
| On or near Crest Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Criminal damage and arson: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 7 |
| On or near John Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Other crime: 1Public order: 1 | 4 |
| On or near The Fairway Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 4 |
| On or near Clive Road Map | Drugs: 1Other theft: 1Possession of weapons: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Fairlead Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Miles Place Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Dombey Close Map | Bicycle theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Cecil Road Map | Vehicle crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 2 |
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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
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
E-scooters/e-bikes.
Issued: 3 Feb 2026
Status Update
We are taking action against the illegal use of e‑bikes and e‑scooters. Riders breaking the law are being stopped and vehicles are being seized.
A recent Medway‑wide operation was very successful, with a large number of e‑bikes and e‑scooters taken off the roads.
Actioned: 24 Mar 2026
Drug dealing.
Issued: 3 Feb 2026
Status Update
We have been carrying out patrols in the area to tackle drug crime, using marked and unmarked police vehicles as well as officers on foot. This work has led to successful stop and searches and a number of arrests.
We are also working with local partners to target locations linked to drug dealing. One address connected to drug supply is due to be closed, with further locations under review.
Actioned: 24 Mar 2026
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