Crime in Fort Pitt: statistics, rates and trends
3,397 crimes were recorded in Fort Pitt in the 12 months to August 2026, 283.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fort Pitt at a glance
- Crime trends in Fort Pitt
- Types of crime in Fort Pitt
- Fort Pitt compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fort Pitt
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fort Pitt
- Demographics of Fort Pitt
- Questions about crime in Fort Pitt
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (962), anti-social behaviour (666) and shoplifting (594) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 85th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Fort Pitt | Medway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,397 | 29,963 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 283.4 | 102.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,985 | 292,655 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fort Pitt peaked in the year to August 2025 (3,462 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,333). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 96%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,397 | 283.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,462 | 288.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,096 | 258.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,978 | 165.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,467 | 122.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,523 | 127.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,454 | 121.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,333 | 111.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,730 | 144.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 314 |
| July 2026 | 309 |
| June 2026 | 294 |
| May 2026 | 323 |
| April 2026 | 288 |
| March 2026 | 342 |
| February 2026 | 248 |
| January 2026 | 256 |
| December 2025 | 256 |
| November 2025 | 235 |
| October 2025 | 268 |
| September 2025 | 264 |
Compared with England and Wales, Fort Pitt recorded notably more shoplifting (5.9 times the national rate), possession of weapons (4.6 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (3.6 times the national rate). On the year before, robbery rose from 40 to 54 and possession of weapons rose from 40 to 53, while burglary fell from 77 to 59 and vehicle crime fell from 109 to 84.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 962 | 80.3 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 666 | 55.6 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 594 | 49.6 | 8.5 | +9% |
| Other theft | 272 | 22.7 | 6.4 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 204 | 17.0 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Public order | 188 | 15.7 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Drugs | 130 | 10.8 | 3.3 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 84 | 7.0 | 5.0 | -23% |
| Other crime | 60 | 5.0 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Burglary | 59 | 4.9 | 3.6 | -23% |
| Robbery | 54 | 4.5 | 1.4 | +35% |
| Possession of weapons | 53 | 4.4 | 1.0 | +32% |
| Theft from the person | 36 | 3.0 | 1.7 | -22% |
| Bicycle theft | 35 | 2.9 | 0.8 | +30% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Fort Pitt has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fort Pitt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester East & Warren Wood | 1,255 | 89.4 | -68% |
| Chatham Central & Brompton | 3,304 | 164.8 | -42% |
| Rochester West & Borstal | 1,726 | 131.7 | -54% |
| Luton | 1,454 | 140.5 | -50% |
| Gillingham South | 3,072 | 178.8 | -37% |
| Fort Horsted | 400 | 72.3 | -74% |
| Wayfield & Weeds Wood | 1,083 | 105.7 | -63% |
| Princes Park | 650 | 63.8 | -77% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Fort Pitt over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (526).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 526 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 351 |
| On or near High Street | 234 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 194 |
| On or near Waterfront Way | 164 |
| On or near Medway Street | 135 |
| On or near Ordnance Terrace | 133 |
| On or near Cambridge Terrace | 90 |
| On or near Central Park Gardens | 78 |
| On or near Railway Street | 69 |
Of the 2,731 crimes in Fort Pitt with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 12% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 666 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,130 | 41.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 819 | 30.0% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 322 | 11.8% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 180 | 6.6% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 129 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 51 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 22 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Fort Pitt has an estimated population of 11,985 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (30%, against 20%), a younger population (13%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (16%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fort Pitt average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Fort Pitt | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 31.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Fort Pitt a safe place to live?
Fort Pitt recorded 283.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 85th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Fort Pitt?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 962 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (666).
Is crime in Fort Pitt going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fort Pitt was down 2% on the year before: 3,397 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,462 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fort Pitt?
About 11,985 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fort Pitt?
Fort Pitt 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.