WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Rochester West, Medway

Comprehensive safety analysis for Rochester West, localized within Medway.

Total Crimes

107
trending_up +9.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

105.87per 1k
trending_down -1.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

11,013

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences36
Anti-social Behaviour24
Criminal Damage & Arson12
Drug Offences7
Other Theft7
Public Order5
Other Crime5
Shoplifting4
Burglary2
Vehicle Crime2
Bicycle Theft1
Robbery1
Theft from Person1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Sylewood Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 7Other crime: 3Public order: 1
11
On or near Shorts Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Drugs: 1
5
On or near Eastgate Terrace Map
Public order: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2Drugs: 1
5
On or near Gravel Walk Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Criminal damage and arson: 1
5
On or near Foord Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Bicycle theft: 1
4
On or near Northgate Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other crime: 1Other theft: 1
4
On or near Watts' Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Esplanade Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Weatherly Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Shoplifting: 1
4

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Medway district.

Local Rank

#16safest in Medway

National Safety

Top 15%Riskiest

City Average

98.21per 1k

Local Policing

Aylesford North & North Downs

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Local Priorities

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 motorbikes.

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

Antisocial behaviour - general.

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

JUL24

Drop-in Surgery Friday 24th July

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6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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The Windmill Rochester ME1 3RJ

AUG22

Summer Fete Bradbury House

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2:00 PM — 4:30 PM

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12 Milner Road Aylesford ME20 7PU

SEP11

Coffee Morning With Local Beat Officer

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Dennis Cadman House, 17 Admiral Moore Drive Aylesford, ME20 7RU

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