Crime in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow: statistics, rates and trends
980 crimes were recorded in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow at a glance
- Crime trends in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
- Types of crime in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
- Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
- Population and deprivation in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
- Questions about crime in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
- About this data
980 crimes were recorded in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 405 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow has the 2,528th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow | Medway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 980 | 29,852 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.7 | 102.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 15,893 | 292,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,400 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (980). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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 | 980 | 61.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,116 | 70.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,168 | 73.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,400 | 88.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,193 | 75.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,264 | 79.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,082 | 68.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,195 | 75.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,272 | 80.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 100 |
| June 2026 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 86 |
| April 2026 | 74 |
| March 2026 | 99 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 85 |
| December 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 79 |
| September 2025 | 77 |
| August 2025 | 102 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+38%). The largest falls were in burglary (-44%) and public order (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 405 | 25.5 | 0.74 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 258 | 16.2 | 1.06 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 91 | 5.7 | 0.84 | -23% |
| Other theft | 58 | 3.6 | 0.57 | -22% |
| Other crime | 38 | 2.4 | 1.13 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 2.2 | 0.45 | -29% |
| Drugs | 28 | 1.8 | 0.54 | -18% |
| Public order | 25 | 1.6 | 0.24 | -36% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.2 | 0.34 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.8 | 0.84 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -62% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.23 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow recorded 405 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 41.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow recorded 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 26.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Island | 119 | 30.2 | -51% |
| Strood Rural | 736 | 56.3 | -9% |
| Gillingham North | 1,902 | 113.2 | +84% |
| Gillingham South | 3,144 | 183.0 | +197% |
| Strood North & Frindsbury | 1,093 | 74.3 | +21% |
| Watling | 1,961 | 122.4 | +99% |
| Chatham Central & Brompton | 3,231 | 161.1 | +161% |
| Twydall | 704 | 77.7 | +26% |
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 Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Elmwood Road | 91 |
| On or near Pottery Road | 40 |
| On or near Voisin Close | 37 |
| On or near Lodge Hill Lane | 35 |
| On or near Hedge Rows | 29 |
| On or near Braeburn Drive | 27 |
| On or near Main Road | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Hoo Way | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 316 | 32.2% |
| Not recorded | 258 | 26.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 238 | 24.3% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 5.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow has an estimated population of 15,893. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.2% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow a safe place to live?
Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow recorded 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 405 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (258).
Is crime in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow was down 12% on the year before: 980 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,116 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow?
Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow 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 Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.