Crime in Fort Horsted: statistics, rates and trends
408 crimes were recorded in Fort Horsted in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Fort Horsted at a glance
- Crime trends in Fort Horsted
- Types of crime in Fort Horsted
- Fort Horsted compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fort Horsted
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fort Horsted
- Population and deprivation in Fort Horsted
- Questions about crime in Fort Horsted
- About this data
408 crimes were recorded in Fort Horsted in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 118 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fort Horsted has the 2,070th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fort Horsted | Medway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 408 | 29,852 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.8 | 102.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,529 | 292,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fort Horsted was highest in the year to July 2018 (525 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (388). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 408 | 73.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 441 | 79.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 431 | 78.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 514 | 93.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 501 | 90.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 504 | 91.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 416 | 75.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 388 | 70.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 525 | 95.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
| August 2025 | 45 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fort Horsted 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+12%). The largest falls were in public order (-46%) and vehicle crime (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 118 | 21.3 | 0.62 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 13.6 | 1.64 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 13.0 | 0.85 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 5.8 | 0.85 | +3% |
| Other theft | 26 | 4.7 | 0.74 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 4.2 | 0.84 | -39% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.7 | 0.77 | +7% |
| Public order | 14 | 2.5 | 0.38 | -46% |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.4 | 1.11 | +8% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.8 | 0.55 | +43% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.9 | 0.67 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.44 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.37 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Fort Horsted
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fort Horsted recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 28.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fort Horsted
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fort Horsted recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 18.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Fort Horsted
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fort Horsted recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fort Horsted
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fort Horsted recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fort Horsted
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fort Horsted recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fort Horsted
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fort Horsted recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fort Horsted
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fort Horsted recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fort Horsted
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fort Horsted recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fort Horsted
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fort Horsted recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fort Horsted
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fort Horsted recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fort Horsted
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fort Horsted recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Fort Horsted
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fort Horsted recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fort Horsted
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fort Horsted recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Fort Horsted
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Fort Horsted recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fort Horsted, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fort Horsted.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fort Horsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayfield & Weeds Wood | 1,069 | 104.4 | +41% |
| Princes Park | 644 | 63.2 | -14% |
| Lordswood & Walderslade | 774 | 55.2 | -25% |
| Rochester East & Warren Wood | 1,235 | 88.0 | +19% |
| Fort Pitt | 3,380 | 282.0 | +282% |
| Luton | 1,437 | 138.8 | +88% |
| Rochester West & Borstal | 1,677 | 128.0 | +73% |
| Chatham Central & Brompton | 3,231 | 161.1 | +118% |
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 Fort Horsted over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Highview Drive | 110 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 69 |
| On or near Maidstone Road | 48 |
| On or near Walderslade Road | 15 |
| On or near Woodhurst | 15 |
| On or near Kemp Close | 9 |
| On or near Meadside Walk | 9 |
| On or near A230 | 8 |
| On or near Amethyst Avenue | 8 |
| On or near Binland Grove | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fort Horsted 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 | 171 | 41.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 97 | 23.8% |
| Not recorded | 72 | 17.6% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 7.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Fort Horsted has an estimated population of 5,529. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fort Horsted sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fort Horsted |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.7% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Fort Horsted a safe place to live?
Fort Horsted recorded 73.8 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 Fort Horsted?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (75).
Is crime in Fort Horsted going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fort Horsted was down 7% on the year before: 408 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 441 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fort Horsted?
Fort Horsted 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 Fort Horsted. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.