Crime in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside: statistics, rates and trends
332 crimes were recorded in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.2 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 Cuxton, Halling & Riverside at a glance
- Crime trends in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
- Types of crime in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
- Cuxton, Halling & Riverside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
- Population and deprivation in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
- Questions about crime in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
- About this data
332 crimes were recorded in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.2 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 106 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cuxton, Halling & Riverside has the 3,019th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cuxton, Halling & Riverside | Medway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 332 | 29,852 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.2 | 102.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,617 | 292,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside was highest in the year to July 2020 (585 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (332). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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 | 332 | 50.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 344 | 52.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 337 | 50.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 378 | 57.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 430 | 65.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 512 | 77.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 585 | 88.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 413 | 62.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 430 | 65.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside 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 (+49%). The largest falls were in drugs (-46%) and vehicle crime (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 106 | 16.0 | 0.47 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 13.8 | 0.90 | +49% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 5.4 | 0.80 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 3.3 | 0.40 | +47% |
| Other theft | 19 | 2.9 | 0.45 | +12% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.3 | 0.69 | -46% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.3 | 0.46 | -42% |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.0 | 0.93 | +44% |
| Public order | 10 | 1.5 | 0.23 | -47% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.6 | 0.17 | -78% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.16 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cuxton, Halling & Riverside recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 31.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cuxton, Halling & Riverside recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 27.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cuxton, Halling & Riverside recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cuxton, Halling & Riverside recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cuxton, Halling & Riverside recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cuxton, Halling & Riverside recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cuxton, Halling & Riverside recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cuxton, Halling & Riverside recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cuxton, Halling & Riverside recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cuxton, Halling & Riverside recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cuxton, Halling & Riverside recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, 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 Cuxton, Halling & Riverside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cuxton, Halling & Riverside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cuxton, Halling & Riverside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strood West | 2,035 | 116.0 | +131% |
| Rochester West & Borstal | 1,677 | 128.0 | +155% |
| Rochester East & Warren Wood | 1,235 | 88.0 | +75% |
| Fort Horsted | 408 | 73.8 | +47% |
| Fort Pitt | 3,380 | 282.0 | +462% |
| Strood North & Frindsbury | 1,093 | 74.3 | +48% |
| Wayfield & Weeds Wood | 1,069 | 104.4 | +108% |
| Chatham Central & Brompton | 3,231 | 161.1 | +221% |
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 Cuxton, Halling & Riverside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Peters Bridge Road | 27 |
| On or near Brooks Place | 22 |
| On or near Scholey Close | 18 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 16 |
| On or near Limeburners Drive | 15 |
| On or near Pilgrims Way | 14 |
| On or near Sundridge Hill | 12 |
| On or near Quarry Grove | 10 |
| On or near Vicarage Close | 10 |
| On or near Chalgrove Mews | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 102 | 30.7% |
| Not recorded | 91 | 27.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 72 | 21.7% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 6.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 5.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.2% |
Cuxton, Halling & Riverside has an estimated population of 6,617. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cuxton, Halling & Riverside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.8% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% |
| Private rented homes | 8.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Cuxton, Halling & Riverside a safe place to live?
Cuxton, Halling & Riverside recorded 50.2 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 Cuxton, Halling & Riverside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (91).
Is crime in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside was down 3% on the year before: 332 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 344 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cuxton, Halling & Riverside?
Cuxton, Halling & Riverside 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 Cuxton, Halling & Riverside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.