Crime in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow: statistics, rates and trends
999 crimes were recorded in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
- Questions about crime in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (395), anti-social behaviour (277) and criminal damage and arson (96) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,508th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow | Medway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 999 | 29,963 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.9 | 102.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 15,893 | 292,655 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow of any year here (999 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 999 | 62.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,100 | 69.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,196 | 75.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,359 | 85.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,233 | 77.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,250 | 78.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,091 | 68.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,142 | 71.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,327 | 83.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 121 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (77% below) and vehicle crime (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 181 to 277, while public order fell from 40 to 24 and other crime fell from 51 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 395 | 24.9 | 34.2 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 277 | 17.4 | 15.4 | +53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 60 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Other crime | 38 | 2.4 | 2.1 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 2.3 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Drugs | 27 | 1.7 | 3.3 | -18% |
| Public order | 24 | 1.5 | 6.7 | -40% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow; the highest is Gillingham South (178.8 per 1,000) and the lowest St Mary's Island (28.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Island | 111 | 28.1 | -55% |
| Strood Rural | 736 | 56.3 | -10% |
| Gillingham North | 1,907 | 113.5 | +80% |
| Gillingham South | 3,072 | 178.8 | +184% |
| Strood North & Frindsbury | 1,102 | 74.9 | +19% |
| Watling | 1,924 | 120.1 | +91% |
| Chatham Central & Brompton | 3,304 | 164.8 | +162% |
| Twydall | 688 | 75.9 | +21% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Elmwood Road” (89).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Elmwood Road | 89 |
| On or near Pottery Road | 42 |
| On or near Voisin Close | 36 |
| On or near Lodge Hill Lane | 35 |
| On or near Hedge Rows | 32 |
| On or near Braeburn Drive | 26 |
| On or near Main Road | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Hoo Way | 24 |
Of the 722 crimes in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 277 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 303 | 42.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 241 | 33.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 3.9% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow has an estimated population of 15,893 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow a safe place to live?
Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow recorded 62.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,508th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 395 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (277).
Is crime in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow was down 9% on the year before: 999 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,100 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow?
About 15,893 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow?
Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow 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.