Crime in Chatham Central & Brompton: statistics, rates and trends
3,304 crimes were recorded in Chatham Central & Brompton in the 12 months to August 2026, 164.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chatham Central & Brompton at a glance
- Crime trends in Chatham Central & Brompton
- Types of crime in Chatham Central & Brompton
- Chatham Central & Brompton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chatham Central & Brompton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chatham Central & Brompton
- Demographics of Chatham Central & Brompton
- Questions about crime in Chatham Central & Brompton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,276), anti-social behaviour (665) and criminal damage and arson (280) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 339th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Chatham Central & Brompton | Medway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,304 | 29,963 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 164.8 | 102.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 20,050 | 292,655 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chatham Central & Brompton peaked in the year to August 2021 (4,289 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (3,132). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,304 | 164.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,132 | 156.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,261 | 162.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,545 | 176.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,902 | 194.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,289 | 213.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,881 | 193.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,450 | 172.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,022 | 200.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 346 |
| July 2026 | 316 |
| June 2026 | 292 |
| May 2026 | 288 |
| April 2026 | 280 |
| March 2026 | 323 |
| February 2026 | 209 |
| January 2026 | 250 |
| December 2025 | 256 |
| November 2025 | 246 |
| October 2025 | 268 |
| September 2025 | 230 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chatham Central & Brompton recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.7 times the national rate), other crime (2.4 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (2.2 times the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 85 to 149 and anti-social behaviour rose from 457 to 665, while burglary fell from 116 to 64 and drugs fell from 133 to 101.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,276 | 63.6 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 665 | 33.2 | 15.4 | +46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 280 | 14.0 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Other theft | 237 | 11.8 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 151 | 7.5 | 5.0 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 149 | 7.4 | 8.5 | +75% |
| Public order | 139 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Drugs | 101 | 5.0 | 3.3 | -24% |
| Other crime | 100 | 5.0 | 2.1 | +11% |
| Burglary | 64 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -45% |
| Bicycle theft | 44 | 2.2 | 0.8 | -10% |
| Robbery | 42 | 2.1 | 1.4 | +45% |
| Possession of weapons | 40 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chatham Central & Brompton; the highest is Fort Pitt (283.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Princes Park, Medway (63.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chatham Central & Brompton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pitt | 3,397 | 283.4 | +72% |
| Luton | 1,454 | 140.5 | -15% |
| Gillingham South | 3,072 | 178.8 | +8% |
| Rochester East & Warren Wood | 1,255 | 89.4 | -46% |
| Watling | 1,924 | 120.1 | -27% |
| Rochester West & Borstal | 1,726 | 131.7 | -20% |
| Gillingham North | 1,907 | 113.5 | -31% |
| Princes Park | 650 | 63.8 | -61% |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Chatham Central & Brompton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Institute Road” (124).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Institute Road | 124 |
| On or near Supermarket | 117 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 116 |
| On or near Chelmar Road | 102 |
| On or near Meadowbank Road | 98 |
| On or near Lester Road | 91 |
| On or near Gillingham Gate Road | 81 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 73 |
| On or near Hillside Road | 70 |
| On or near Parking Area | 68 |
Of the 2,639 crimes in Chatham Central & Brompton with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 665 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,065 | 40.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 920 | 34.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 208 | 7.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 165 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 63 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 61 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 59 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 59 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 28 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Chatham Central & Brompton has an estimated population of 20,050 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (34%, against 20%), a younger population (9.3%, against 18.9%) and fewer retired residents (12%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chatham Central & Brompton average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Chatham Central & Brompton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 28.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Chatham Central & Brompton a safe place to live?
Chatham Central & Brompton recorded 164.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 339th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Chatham Central & Brompton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,276 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (665).
Is crime in Chatham Central & Brompton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chatham Central & Brompton was up 5% on the year before: 3,304 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,132 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chatham Central & Brompton?
About 20,050 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chatham Central & Brompton?
Chatham Central & Brompton is policed by Kent.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.