Crime in Princes Park, Medway: statistics, rates and trends
650 crimes were recorded in Princes Park, Medway in the 12 months to August 2026, 63.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Princes Park, Medway at a glance
- Crime trends in Princes Park, Medway
- Types of crime in Princes Park, Medway
- Princes Park, Medway compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Princes Park, Medway
- What happened after crimes were reported in Princes Park, Medway
- Demographics of Princes Park, Medway
- Questions about crime in Princes Park, Medway
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (243), anti-social behaviour (112) and criminal damage and arson (69) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,483rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Princes Park, Medway | Medway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 650 | 29,963 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.8 | 102.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,192 | 292,655 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Princes Park, Medway of any year here (650 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 650 | 63.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 821 | 80.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 802 | 78.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 903 | 88.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 836 | 82.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 917 | 90.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 902 | 88.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 893 | 87.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,014 | 99.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 73 |
| July 2026 | 56 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (63% below) and shoplifting (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 38 to 60 and vehicle crime rose from 20 to 27, while shoplifting fell from 142 to 32 and violence and sexual offences fell from 327 to 243.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 243 | 23.8 | 34.2 | -26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 | 11.0 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 60 | 5.9 | 6.4 | +58% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 3.1 | 8.5 | -77% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 2.6 | 5.0 | +35% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.5 | 2.1 | -24% |
| Public order | 25 | 2.5 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Princes Park, Medway; the highest is Fort Pitt (283.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Hempstead & Wigmore (52.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Princes Park, Medway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayfield & Weeds Wood | 1,083 | 105.7 | +66% |
| Lordswood & Walderslade | 789 | 56.2 | -12% |
| Fort Horsted | 400 | 72.3 | +13% |
| Luton | 1,454 | 140.5 | +120% |
| Fort Pitt | 3,397 | 283.4 | +344% |
| Chatham Central & Brompton | 3,304 | 164.8 | +158% |
| Hempstead & Wigmore | 507 | 52.8 | -17% |
| Watling | 1,924 | 120.1 | +88% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Princes Park, Medway over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Emily Road” (63).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Emily Road | 63 |
| On or near Weybridge Close | 34 |
| On or near Ryde Close | 32 |
| On or near Capstone Road | 24 |
| On or near Romney Road | 22 |
| On or near Somerset Close | 19 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 17 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 17 |
| On or near Mermaid Close | 16 |
| On or near Clover Bank View | 15 |
Of the 538 crimes in Princes Park, Medway with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 112 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 218 | 40.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 212 | 39.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 6.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
Princes Park, Medway has an estimated population of 10,192 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Princes Park, Medway average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Princes Park, Medway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Princes Park, Medway a safe place to live?
Princes Park, Medway recorded 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,483rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Princes Park, Medway?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 243 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (112).
Is crime in Princes Park, Medway going up or down?
Recorded crime in Princes Park, Medway was down 21% on the year before: 650 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 821 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Princes Park, Medway?
About 10,192 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Princes Park, Medway?
Princes Park, Medway 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.