Crime in Princes Park, Medway: statistics, rates and trends
644 crimes were recorded in Princes Park, Medway in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Princes Park, Medway
- Questions about crime in Princes Park, Medway
- About this data
644 crimes were recorded in Princes Park, Medway in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 250 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Princes Park, Medway has the 2,485th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Princes Park, Medway | Medway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 644 | 29,852 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.2 | 102.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,192 | 292,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Princes Park, Medway was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,007 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (644). Over the whole period it fell 36%, 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 | 644 | 63.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 851 | 83.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 787 | 77.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 883 | 86.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 838 | 82.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 943 | 92.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 879 | 86.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 930 | 91.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,007 | 98.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 67 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Princes Park, Medway 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 vehicle crime (+25%) and other theft (+19%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-79%) and public order (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 250 | 24.5 | 0.72 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 | 11.0 | 0.72 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 6.7 | 0.98 | +10% |
| Other theft | 57 | 5.6 | 0.87 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 3.2 | 0.39 | -79% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 2.5 | 0.50 | +25% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.4 | 1.12 | -33% |
| Public order | 22 | 2.2 | 0.32 | -41% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.8 | 0.50 | +6% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.5 | 0.45 | +0% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.9 | 0.65 | +80% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.51 | -44% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.24 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Princes Park, Medway
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Princes Park, Medway recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 38.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Princes Park, Medway
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Princes Park, Medway recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 17.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Princes Park, Medway
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Princes Park, Medway recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Princes Park, Medway
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Princes Park, Medway recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Princes Park, Medway
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Princes Park, Medway recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 79% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Princes Park, Medway
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Princes Park, Medway recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Princes Park, Medway
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Princes Park, Medway recorded 24 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 33% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Princes Park, Medway
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Princes Park, Medway recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Princes Park, Medway
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Princes Park, Medway recorded 18 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 up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Princes Park, Medway
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Princes Park, Medway recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Princes Park, Medway
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Princes Park, Medway recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Princes Park, Medway
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Princes Park, Medway recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Princes Park, Medway
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Princes Park, Medway recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Princes Park, Medway
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Princes Park, Medway recorded 2 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Princes Park, Medway, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Princes Park, Medway.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Princes Park, Medway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayfield & Weeds Wood | 1,069 | 104.4 | +65% |
| Lordswood & Walderslade | 774 | 55.2 | -13% |
| Fort Horsted | 408 | 73.8 | +17% |
| Luton | 1,437 | 138.8 | +120% |
| Fort Pitt | 3,380 | 282.0 | +346% |
| Chatham Central & Brompton | 3,231 | 161.1 | +155% |
| Hempstead & Wigmore | 499 | 51.9 | -18% |
| Watling | 1,961 | 122.4 | +94% |
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 Princes Park, Medway over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Emily Road | 66 |
| On or near Ryde Close | 34 |
| On or near Weybridge Close | 30 |
| On or near Capstone Road | 23 |
| On or near Clover Bank View | 21 |
| On or near Somerset Close | 21 |
| On or near Romney Road | 18 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 18 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 17 |
| On or near Glenwood Close | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Princes Park, Medway 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 219 | 34.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 212 | 32.9% |
| Not recorded | 112 | 17.4% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 4.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.6% |
Princes Park, Medway has an estimated population of 10,192. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Princes Park, Medway sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Princes Park, Medway |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.8% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 |
Is Princes Park, Medway a safe place to live?
Princes Park, Medway recorded 63.2 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 Princes Park, Medway?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 250 reports in the 12 months to July 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 24% on the year before: 644 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 851 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Princes Park, Medway?
Princes Park, Medway 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 Princes Park, Medway. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.