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.

MeasureCuxton, Halling & RiversideMedwayEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 202633229,8525,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents50.2102.096.4
Change on previous 12 months-3%-4%-1%
Population6,617292,65558,797,018

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.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 202633250.296.4
Year to July 202534452.097.1
Year to July 202433750.997.7
Year to July 202337857.15.2
Year to July 202243065.0101.3
Year to July 202151277.4102.1
Year to July 202058588.4101.9
Year to July 201941362.4101.5
Year to July 201843065.0100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 202627
June 202611
May 202622
April 202635
March 202638
February 202615
January 202622
December 202526
November 202542
October 202537
September 202524
August 202533

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 typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences10616.00.47-3%
Anti-social behaviour9113.80.90+49%
Criminal damage and arson365.40.80-3%
Shoplifting223.30.40+47%
Other theft192.90.45+12%
Drugs152.30.69-46%
Vehicle crime152.30.46-42%
Other crime132.00.93+44%
Public order101.50.23-47%
Burglary40.60.17-78%
Possession of weapons10.20.16-50%

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.

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
Strood West2,035116.0+131%
Rochester West & Borstal1,677128.0+155%
Rochester East & Warren Wood1,23588.0+75%
Fort Horsted40873.8+47%
Fort Pitt3,380282.0+462%
Strood North & Frindsbury1,09374.3+48%
Wayfield & Weeds Wood1,069104.4+108%
Chatham Central & Brompton3,231161.1+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.

LocationCrimes
On or near Peters Bridge Road27
On or near Brooks Place22
On or near Scholey Close18
On or near Sports/Recreation Area16
On or near Limeburners Drive15
On or near Pilgrims Way14
On or near Sundridge Hill12
On or near Quarry Grove10
On or near Vicarage Close10
On or near Chalgrove Mews9

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.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Investigation complete; no suspect identified10230.7%
Not recorded9127.4%
Unable to prosecute suspect7221.7%
Under investigation226.6%
Awaiting court outcome175.1%
Status update unavailable72.1%
Local resolution72.1%
Court result unavailable61.8%
Further investigation is not in the public interest41.2%
Action to be taken by another organisation41.2%

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.

MeasureCuxton, Halling & Riverside
Aged 0 to 1519.9%
Aged 16 to 6460.9%
Aged 65 and over19.1%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage83.8%
Social rented homes7.7%
Private rented homes8.5%
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.

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