Crime in Gillingham North: statistics, rates and trends
1,907 crimes were recorded in Gillingham North in the 12 months to August 2026, 113.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Gillingham North at a glance
- Crime trends in Gillingham North
- Types of crime in Gillingham North
- Gillingham North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Gillingham North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gillingham North
- Demographics of Gillingham North
- Questions about crime in Gillingham North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (722), anti-social behaviour (338) and criminal damage and arson (247) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 941st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Gillingham North | Medway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,907 | 29,963 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.5 | 102.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 16,808 | 292,655 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Gillingham North of any year here (1,907 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,907 | 113.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,130 | 126.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,177 | 129.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,287 | 136.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,365 | 140.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,280 | 135.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,544 | 151.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,250 | 133.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,361 | 140.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 201 |
| July 2026 | 159 |
| June 2026 | 142 |
| May 2026 | 149 |
| April 2026 | 149 |
| March 2026 | 177 |
| February 2026 | 158 |
| January 2026 | 182 |
| December 2025 | 142 |
| November 2025 | 155 |
| October 2025 | 164 |
| September 2025 | 129 |
Compared with England and Wales, Gillingham North recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.2 times the national rate), drugs (2.1 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (31% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (46% below). On the year before, burglary fell from 49 to 32 and other crime fell from 67 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 722 | 43.0 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 338 | 20.1 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 247 | 14.7 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Public order | 145 | 8.6 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Other theft | 133 | 7.9 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Drugs | 117 | 7.0 | 3.3 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 69 | 4.1 | 5.0 | +1% |
| Other crime | 46 | 2.7 | 2.1 | -31% |
| Burglary | 32 | 1.9 | 3.6 | -35% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Gillingham North; the highest is Fort Pitt (283.4 per 1,000) and the lowest St Mary's Island (28.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gillingham North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham South | 3,072 | 178.8 | +58% |
| Watling | 1,924 | 120.1 | +6% |
| St Mary's Island | 111 | 28.1 | -75% |
| Chatham Central & Brompton | 3,304 | 164.8 | +45% |
| Twydall | 688 | 75.9 | -33% |
| Luton | 1,454 | 140.5 | +24% |
| Fort Pitt | 3,397 | 283.4 | +150% |
| Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow | 999 | 62.9 | -45% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Gillingham North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wharf Road” (341).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wharf Road | 341 |
| On or near Pearl Lane | 73 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 65 |
| On or near Ocean Drive | 58 |
| On or near St Albans Close | 58 |
| On or near Pier Approach Road | 49 |
| On or near Parking Area | 48 |
| On or near Grange Road | 46 |
| On or near Blake Avenue | 43 |
| On or near Leslie Road | 38 |
Of the 1,569 crimes in Gillingham North with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 11% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 338 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 608 | 38.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 406 | 25.9% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 166 | 10.6% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 113 | 7.2% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 111 | 7.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 66 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 22 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Gillingham North has an estimated population of 16,808 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (14.2%, against 7.9%), more private renting (32%, against 20%) and a younger population (9.2%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Gillingham North average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Gillingham North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Gillingham North a safe place to live?
Gillingham North recorded 113.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 941st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Gillingham North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 722 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (338).
Is crime in Gillingham North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gillingham North was down 10% on the year before: 1,907 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,130 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Gillingham North?
About 16,808 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Gillingham North?
Gillingham North 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.