Crime in Gillingham South: statistics, rates and trends

3,144 crimes were recorded in Gillingham South in the 12 months to July 2026, 183.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher 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 1,194 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Gillingham South has the 254th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Gillingham South was highest in the year to July 2018 (4,114 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (3,144). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 South 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 bicycle theft (+38%) and anti-social behaviour (+32%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-27%) and vehicle crime (-23%).

Violence and sexual offences in Gillingham South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gillingham South recorded 1,194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (69.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 38.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Gillingham South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gillingham South recorded 549 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Gillingham South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gillingham South recorded 254 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Gillingham South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gillingham South recorded 252 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Gillingham South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gillingham South recorded 211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Gillingham South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gillingham South recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Gillingham South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gillingham South recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Gillingham South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gillingham South recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Gillingham South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gillingham South recorded 87 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 down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Gillingham South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gillingham South recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Gillingham South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gillingham South recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Gillingham South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gillingham South recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Gillingham South

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Gillingham South recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Gillingham South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gillingham South recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

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

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gillingham South 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 South has an estimated population of 17,183. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gillingham South sits in decile 2.2, 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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