WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Strood South, Medway

Comprehensive safety analysis for Strood South, localized within Medway.

Total Crimes

172
trending_up +0.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

109.08per 1k
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Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

16,566

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences58
Anti-social Behaviour37
Shoplifting20
Criminal Damage & Arson15
Other Theft15
Other Crime12
Burglary4
Vehicle Crime4
Public Order4
Drug Offences1
Robbery1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Parking Area Map
Shoplifting: 14Anti-social behaviour: 10Violence and sexual offences: 5
33
On or near Shopping Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 7Shoplifting: 3Violence and sexual offences: 2
12
On or near Tintagel Gardens Map
Violence and sexual offences: 7
7
On or near Taylor'S Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Other theft: 2
5
On or near Supermarket Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Petrol Station Map
Other theft: 4
4
On or near Southwell Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Millfordhope Road Map
Drugs: 1Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Poplar Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Shearwater Close Map
Shoplifting: 2Robbery: 1
3

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Medway district.

Local Rank

#17safest in Medway

National Safety

Top 13%Riskiest

City Average

98.21per 1k

Local Policing

Strood West

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

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance and 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

Homelessness/begging.

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

JUL21

Surgery

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11:00 AM — 11:45 AM

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Bread of Life Ltd, 17 Darnley Road Rochester

AUG8

Strood West Surgery

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Bread of Life Ltd, 17 Darnley Road Rochester

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