Crime in Rainham South East: statistics, rates and trends
662 crimes were recorded in Rainham South East in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rainham South East at a glance
- Crime trends in Rainham South East
- Types of crime in Rainham South East
- Rainham South East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rainham South East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rainham South East
- Demographics of Rainham South East
- Questions about crime in Rainham South East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (209), anti-social behaviour (189) and criminal damage and arson (65) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,081st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Rainham South East | Medway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 662 | 29,963 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.4 | 102.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +29% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,680 | 292,655 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Rainham South East peaked in the year to August 2018 (955 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (514). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 662 | 48.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 514 | 37.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 680 | 49.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 670 | 49.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 734 | 53.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 924 | 67.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 872 | 63.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 890 | 65.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 955 | 69.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 53 |
| July 2026 | 92 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 66 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (68% below) and violence and sexual offences (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 76 to 189 and criminal damage and arson rose from 50 to 65.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 209 | 15.3 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 189 | 13.8 | 15.4 | +149% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Other theft | 49 | 3.6 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 3.1 | 5.0 | +27% |
| Public order | 29 | 2.1 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.6 | 3.3 | -8% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.6 | 2.1 | -12% |
| Burglary | 12 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Rainham South East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rainham South East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainham South West | 551 | 58.7 | +21% |
| Hempstead & Wigmore | 507 | 52.8 | +9% |
| Rainham North | 937 | 63.0 | +30% |
| Twydall | 688 | 75.9 | +57% |
| Watling | 1,924 | 120.1 | +148% |
| Princes Park | 650 | 63.8 | +32% |
| Lordswood & Walderslade | 789 | 56.2 | +16% |
| Luton | 1,454 | 140.5 | +190% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Rainham South East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Regency Close” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Regency Close | 39 |
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Bayswater Drive | 26 |
| On or near Lovelace Close | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Sandgate Court | 22 |
| On or near Nares Road | 19 |
| On or near Style Close | 17 |
| On or near Walsingham Close | 15 |
| On or near Willowby Gardens | 15 |
Of the 473 crimes in Rainham South East with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 189 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 192 | 40.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 184 | 38.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 5.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Rainham South East has an estimated population of 13,680 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.1%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rainham South East average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Rainham South East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rainham South East a safe place to live?
Rainham South East recorded 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,081st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Rainham South East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 209 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (189).
Is crime in Rainham South East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rainham South East was up 29% on the year before: 662 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 514 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rainham South East?
About 13,680 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rainham South East?
Rainham South East 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.