Crime in Fort Pitt: statistics, rates and trends
3,380 crimes were recorded in Fort Pitt in the 12 months to July 2026, 282.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Fort Pitt
- Questions about crime in Fort Pitt
- About this data
3,380 crimes were recorded in Fort Pitt in the 12 months to July 2026, 282.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 960 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fort Pitt has the 85th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fort Pitt | Medway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,380 | 29,852 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 282.0 | 102.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,985 | 292,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fort Pitt was highest in the year to July 2025 (3,447 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,397). Over the whole period it rose 98%, 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 | 3,380 | 282.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,447 | 287.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,102 | 258.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,863 | 155.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,446 | 120.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,519 | 126.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,399 | 116.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,397 | 116.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,705 | 142.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 297 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fort Pitt 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in robbery (+56%) and possession of weapons (+46%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-37%) and burglary (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 960 | 80.1 | 2.34 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 677 | 56.5 | 3.68 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 580 | 48.4 | 5.84 | +10% |
| Other theft | 263 | 21.9 | 3.43 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 207 | 17.3 | 2.55 | -13% |
| Public order | 181 | 15.1 | 2.27 | +5% |
| Drugs | 132 | 11.0 | 3.37 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 83 | 6.9 | 1.41 | -18% |
| Other crime | 61 | 5.1 | 2.41 | +7% |
| Burglary | 58 | 4.8 | 1.37 | -28% |
| Robbery | 56 | 4.7 | 3.46 | +56% |
| Possession of weapons | 54 | 4.5 | 4.64 | +46% |
| Bicycle theft | 35 | 2.9 | 3.55 | +17% |
| Theft from the person | 33 | 2.8 | 1.63 | -37% |
Violence and sexual offences in Fort Pitt
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fort Pitt recorded 960 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (80.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 28.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Fort Pitt
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fort Pitt recorded 677 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (56.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 20.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fort Pitt
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fort Pitt recorded 580 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 17.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fort Pitt
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fort Pitt recorded 263 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fort Pitt
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fort Pitt recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fort Pitt
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fort Pitt recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fort Pitt
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fort Pitt recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fort Pitt
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fort Pitt recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fort Pitt
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fort Pitt recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fort Pitt
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fort Pitt recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fort Pitt
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fort Pitt recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fort Pitt
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fort Pitt recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Fort Pitt
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fort Pitt recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Fort Pitt
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Fort Pitt recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fort Pitt, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fort Pitt.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fort Pitt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester East & Warren Wood | 1,235 | 88.0 | -69% |
| Chatham Central & Brompton | 3,231 | 161.1 | -43% |
| Rochester West & Borstal | 1,677 | 128.0 | -55% |
| Luton | 1,437 | 138.8 | -51% |
| Gillingham South | 3,144 | 183.0 | -35% |
| Fort Horsted | 408 | 73.8 | -74% |
| Wayfield & Weeds Wood | 1,069 | 104.4 | -63% |
| Princes Park | 644 | 63.2 | -78% |
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 Pitt over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 539 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 338 |
| On or near High Street | 239 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 190 |
| On or near Waterfront Way | 162 |
| On or near Ordnance Terrace | 135 |
| On or near Medway Street | 134 |
| On or near Cambridge Terrace | 91 |
| On or near Central Park Gardens | 82 |
| On or near Railway Street | 68 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fort Pitt 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 | 1,118 | 33.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 796 | 23.6% |
| Not recorded | 677 | 20.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 289 | 8.6% |
| Under investigation | 191 | 5.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 138 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 67 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 24 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
Fort Pitt has an estimated population of 11,985. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fort Pitt sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fort Pitt |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.9% |
| Social rented homes | 14.7% |
| Private rented homes | 30.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 31.3% |
Is Fort Pitt a safe place to live?
Fort Pitt recorded 282.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Pitt?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 960 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (677).
Is crime in Fort Pitt going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fort Pitt was down 2% on the year before: 3,380 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,447 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fort Pitt?
Fort Pitt 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 Pitt. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.