Crime in All Saints, Medway: statistics, rates and trends
308 crimes were recorded in All Saints, Medway in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in All Saints, Medway at a glance
- Crime trends in All Saints, Medway
- Types of crime in All Saints, Medway
- All Saints, Medway compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in All Saints, Medway
- What happened after crimes were reported in All Saints, Medway
- Population and deprivation in All Saints, Medway
- Questions about crime in All Saints, Medway
- About this data
308 crimes were recorded in All Saints, Medway in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 163 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, All Saints, Medway has the 2,430th highest crime rate.
| Measure | All Saints, Medway | Medway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 308 | 29,852 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.0 | 102.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 4,740 | 292,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in All Saints, Medway was highest in the year to July 2019 (495 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (308). Over the whole period it fell 31%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 308 | 65.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 319 | 67.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 355 | 74.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 377 | 79.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 438 | 92.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 434 | 91.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 469 | 98.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 495 | 104.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 445 | 93.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in All Saints, Medway over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+11%) and other theft (+10%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 163 | 34.4 | 1.00 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 10.3 | 0.67 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 7.0 | 1.03 | -18% |
| Other theft | 22 | 4.6 | 0.73 | +10% |
| Public order | 13 | 2.7 | 0.41 | +30% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.9 | 0.90 | -25% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.7 | 0.48 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 0.65 | +200% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.6 | 0.13 | -80% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 0.13 | -71% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 0.05 | +100% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.16 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in All Saints, Medway
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. All Saints, Medway recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 52.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in All Saints, Medway
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. All Saints, Medway recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in All Saints, Medway
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. All Saints, Medway recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in All Saints, Medway
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. All Saints, Medway recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in All Saints, Medway
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. All Saints, Medway recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in All Saints, Medway
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. All Saints, Medway recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in All Saints, Medway
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. All Saints, Medway recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in All Saints, Medway
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. All Saints, Medway recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in All Saints, Medway
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. All Saints, Medway recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in All Saints, Medway
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. All Saints, Medway recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in All Saints, Medway
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. All Saints, Medway recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in All Saints, Medway
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. All Saints, Medway recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to All Saints, Medway, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to All Saints, Medway.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs All Saints, Medway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow | 980 | 61.7 | -5% |
| St Mary's Island | 119 | 30.2 | -54% |
| Gillingham North | 1,902 | 113.2 | +74% |
| Rainham North | 960 | 64.5 | -1% |
| Twydall | 704 | 77.7 | +20% |
| Watling | 1,961 | 122.4 | +88% |
| Gillingham South | 3,144 | 183.0 | +182% |
| Strood Rural | 736 | 56.3 | -13% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in All Saints, Medway over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Brimp | 45 |
| On or near High Street | 17 |
| On or near St Matthew'S Way | 16 |
| On or near Stoke Road | 14 |
| On or near Shepherds Way | 13 |
| On or near Grebe Close | 11 |
| On or near Puffin Road | 11 |
| On or near Grayne Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Levett Close | 9 |
| On or near Shelduck Close | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in All Saints, Medway over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 127 | 41.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 60 | 19.5% |
| Not recorded | 49 | 15.9% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 6.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 5.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
All Saints, Medway has an estimated population of 4,740. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in All Saints, Medway sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | All Saints, Medway |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.0% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
Is All Saints, Medway a safe place to live?
All Saints, Medway recorded 65.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in All Saints, Medway?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (49).
Is crime in All Saints, Medway going up or down?
Recorded crime in All Saints, Medway was down 3% on the year before: 308 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 319 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers All Saints, Medway?
All Saints, Medway is policed by Kent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to All Saints, Medway. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.