Crime in Rainham North: statistics, rates and trends
960 crimes were recorded in Rainham North in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Rainham North
- Questions about crime in Rainham North
- About this data
960 crimes were recorded in Rainham North in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 356 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rainham North has the 2,448th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rainham North | Medway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 960 | 29,852 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.5 | 102.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,876 | 292,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rainham North was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,475 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (960). Over the whole period it fell 35%, 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 | 960 | 64.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,131 | 76.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,098 | 73.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,205 | 81.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,382 | 92.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,450 | 97.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,334 | 89.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,215 | 81.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,475 | 99.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 103 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rainham North 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 (+34%) and anti-social behaviour (+14%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-68%) and drugs (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 356 | 23.9 | 0.70 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 237 | 15.9 | 1.04 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 101 | 6.8 | 1.00 | +12% |
| Other theft | 56 | 3.8 | 0.59 | -11% |
| Public order | 45 | 3.0 | 0.46 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 2.9 | 0.59 | +34% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.0 | 0.57 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 1.8 | 0.22 | -68% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.7 | 0.80 | -36% |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.5 | 0.47 | -45% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.42 | -33% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 0.30 | -45% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.33 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rainham North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rainham North recorded 356 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 37.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rainham North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rainham North recorded 237 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 24.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rainham North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rainham North recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rainham North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rainham North recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rainham North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rainham North recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rainham North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rainham North recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rainham North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rainham North recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rainham North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rainham North recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rainham North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rainham North recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rainham North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rainham North recorded 23 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 down 45% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rainham North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rainham North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rainham North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rainham North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rainham North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rainham North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rainham North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rainham North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rainham North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rainham North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rainham North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainham South West | 551 | 58.7 | -9% |
| Twydall | 704 | 77.7 | +20% |
| Rainham South East | 673 | 49.2 | -24% |
| Hempstead & Wigmore | 499 | 51.9 | -20% |
| Watling | 1,961 | 122.4 | +90% |
| Gillingham North | 1,902 | 113.2 | +75% |
| Gillingham South | 3,144 | 183.0 | +184% |
| Luton | 1,437 | 138.8 | +115% |
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 Rainham North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 48 |
| On or near Bloors Lane | 38 |
| On or near Bloomfields | 36 |
| On or near Granary Close | 33 |
| On or near Otterham Quay Lane | 32 |
| On or near Cranford Close | 31 |
| On or near Bedford Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Longley Road | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Lower Rainham Road | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rainham North 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 | 282 | 29.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 255 | 26.6% |
| Not recorded | 237 | 24.7% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 6.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 5.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Rainham North has an estimated population of 14,876. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rainham North sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rainham North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.6% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
Is Rainham North a safe place to live?
Rainham North recorded 64.5 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 Rainham North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 356 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (237).
Is crime in Rainham North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rainham North was down 15% on the year before: 960 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,131 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rainham North?
Rainham North 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 Rainham North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.