Crime in Gillingham North: statistics, rates and trends

1,902 crimes were recorded in Gillingham North in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 738 reports (39% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Gillingham North has the 946th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Gillingham North was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,564 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,902). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gillingham North 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, criminal damage and arson.

The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+21%) and drugs (+10%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-53%) and bicycle theft (-52%).

Violence and sexual offences in Gillingham North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gillingham North recorded 738 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 38.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Gillingham North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gillingham North recorded 323 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 17.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Gillingham North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gillingham North recorded 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Gillingham North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gillingham North recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Gillingham North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gillingham North recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Gillingham North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gillingham North recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Gillingham North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gillingham North recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Gillingham North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gillingham North recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Gillingham North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gillingham North recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Gillingham North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gillingham North recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Gillingham North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gillingham North recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Gillingham North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Gillingham North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Gillingham North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gillingham North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Gillingham North

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gillingham North recorded 4 reports 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Gillingham North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gillingham North.

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 Gillingham North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gillingham North 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.

Gillingham North has an estimated population of 16,808. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gillingham North sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Gillingham North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.