Crime in Rainham North: statistics, rates and trends
937 crimes were recorded in Rainham North in the 12 months to August 2026, 63.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rainham North at a glance
- Crime trends in Rainham North
- Types of crime in Rainham North
- Rainham North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rainham North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rainham North
- Demographics of Rainham North
- Questions about crime in Rainham North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (361), anti-social behaviour (238) and criminal damage and arson (101) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,504th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Rainham North | Medway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 937 | 29,963 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.0 | 102.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,876 | 292,655 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Rainham North of any year here (937 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 | 937 | 63.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,127 | 75.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,081 | 72.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,218 | 81.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,370 | 92.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,469 | 98.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,355 | 91.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,181 | 79.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,473 | 99.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 80 |
| July 2026 | 95 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 84 |
| April 2026 | 76 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 62 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 85 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 95 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (80% below) and public order (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 84 to 101, while shoplifting fell from 83 to 25 and burglary fell from 34 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 361 | 24.3 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 238 | 16.0 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 101 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Other theft | 54 | 3.6 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Public order | 38 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 2.5 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.7 | 2.1 | -34% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 1.7 | 8.5 | -70% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.5 | 3.6 | -35% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rainham North; the highest is Gillingham South (178.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Rainham South East (48.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rainham North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainham South West | 551 | 58.7 | -7% |
| Twydall | 688 | 75.9 | +21% |
| Rainham South East | 662 | 48.4 | -23% |
| Hempstead & Wigmore | 507 | 52.8 | -16% |
| Watling | 1,924 | 120.1 | +91% |
| Gillingham North | 1,907 | 113.5 | +80% |
| Gillingham South | 3,072 | 178.8 | +184% |
| Luton | 1,454 | 140.5 | +123% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Rainham North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 44 |
| On or near Bloors Lane | 38 |
| On or near Bloomfields | 35 |
| On or near Otterham Quay Lane | 35 |
| On or near Cranford Close | 30 |
| On or near Granary Close | 30 |
| On or near Longley Road | 29 |
| On or near Lower Rainham Road | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Bedford Avenue | 26 |
Of the 699 crimes in Rainham North with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 238 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 283 | 40.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 239 | 34.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 7.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Rainham North has an estimated population of 14,876 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), less social housing (11%, against 17%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rainham North average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Rainham North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rainham North a safe place to live?
Rainham North recorded 63.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,504th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Rainham North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 361 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (238).
Is crime in Rainham North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rainham North was down 17% on the year before: 937 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,127 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rainham North?
About 14,876 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rainham North?
Rainham North 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.