WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Rochester South and Horsted, Medway

Comprehensive safety analysis for Rochester South and Horsted, localized within Medway.

Total Crimes

84
trending_down -27.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

81.25per 1k
trending_down -3.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

13,612

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences27
Shoplifting20
Anti-social Behaviour13
Criminal Damage & Arson7
Other Theft5
Other Crime4
Drug Offences3
Public Order2
Burglary2
Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 15Other theft: 4Violence and sexual offences: 3
22
On or near Kent Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Pattens Lane Map
Criminal damage and arson: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2
5
On or near Highview Drive Map
Shoplifting: 2Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
4
On or near Blaker Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Woodhurst Map
Other crime: 3Other theft: 1
4
On or near Randall Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Maidstone Road Map
Drugs: 2
2
On or near Orion Road Map
Shoplifting: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Medway district.

Local Rank

#13safest in Medway

City Average

98.21per 1k

Local Policing

Fort Pitt

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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

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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