Crime in Rochester East & Warren Wood: statistics, rates and trends
1,235 crimes were recorded in Rochester East & Warren Wood in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rochester East & Warren Wood at a glance
- Crime trends in Rochester East & Warren Wood
- Types of crime in Rochester East & Warren Wood
- Rochester East & Warren Wood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rochester East & Warren Wood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rochester East & Warren Wood
- Population and deprivation in Rochester East & Warren Wood
- Questions about crime in Rochester East & Warren Wood
- About this data
1,235 crimes were recorded in Rochester East & Warren Wood in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 499 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rochester East & Warren Wood has the 1,561st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rochester East & Warren Wood | Medway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,235 | 29,852 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.0 | 102.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,037 | 292,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rochester East & Warren Wood was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,863 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,222). Over the whole period it fell 29%, 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 | 1,235 | 88.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,222 | 87.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,363 | 97.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,596 | 113.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,863 | 132.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,761 | 125.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,764 | 125.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,674 | 119.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,741 | 124.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 135 |
| June 2026 | 90 |
| May 2026 | 107 |
| April 2026 | 121 |
| March 2026 | 107 |
| February 2026 | 86 |
| January 2026 | 101 |
| December 2025 | 111 |
| November 2025 | 93 |
| October 2025 | 102 |
| September 2025 | 82 |
| August 2025 | 100 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rochester East & Warren Wood 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 burglary (+30%) and drugs (+16%).
The largest falls were in other crime (-24%) and vehicle crime (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 499 | 35.5 | 1.04 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 176 | 12.5 | 0.82 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 125 | 8.9 | 1.07 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 108 | 7.7 | 1.13 | +0% |
| Other theft | 83 | 5.9 | 0.92 | +9% |
| Public order | 58 | 4.1 | 0.62 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 3.8 | 0.78 | -11% |
| Drugs | 37 | 2.6 | 0.81 | +16% |
| Burglary | 35 | 2.5 | 0.70 | +30% |
| Other crime | 34 | 2.4 | 1.15 | -24% |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.9 | 0.69 | +44% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.44 | -57% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.17 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.26 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rochester East & Warren Wood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rochester East & Warren Wood recorded 499 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 40.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rochester East & Warren Wood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rochester East & Warren Wood recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rochester East & Warren Wood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rochester East & Warren Wood recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rochester East & Warren Wood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rochester East & Warren Wood recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rochester East & Warren Wood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rochester East & Warren Wood recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rochester East & Warren Wood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rochester East & Warren Wood recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rochester East & Warren Wood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rochester East & Warren Wood recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rochester East & Warren Wood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rochester East & Warren Wood recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rochester East & Warren Wood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rochester East & Warren Wood recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rochester East & Warren Wood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rochester East & Warren Wood recorded 34 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 24% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rochester East & Warren Wood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rochester East & Warren Wood recorded 13 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 44% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rochester East & Warren Wood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rochester East & Warren Wood 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 57% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rochester East & Warren Wood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rochester East & Warren Wood recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rochester East & Warren Wood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rochester East & Warren Wood recorded 3 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rochester East & Warren Wood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rochester East & Warren Wood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rochester East & Warren Wood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester West & Borstal | 1,677 | 128.0 | +45% |
| Fort Pitt | 3,380 | 282.0 | +221% |
| Chatham Central & Brompton | 3,231 | 161.1 | +83% |
| Fort Horsted | 408 | 73.8 | -16% |
| Luton | 1,437 | 138.8 | +58% |
| Wayfield & Weeds Wood | 1,069 | 104.4 | +19% |
| Strood West | 2,035 | 116.0 | +32% |
| Princes Park | 644 | 63.2 | -28% |
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 Rochester East & Warren Wood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 152 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 51 |
| On or near Princes Street | 41 |
| On or near Weatherly Close | 41 |
| On or near Summerson Close | 39 |
| On or near Crest Road | 35 |
| On or near King Street | 35 |
| On or near Orion Road | 35 |
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Foord Street | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rochester East & Warren Wood 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 | 415 | 33.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 364 | 29.5% |
| Not recorded | 176 | 14.3% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 7.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 93 | 7.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Rochester East & Warren Wood has an estimated population of 14,037. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rochester East & Warren Wood sits in decile 4.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rochester East & Warren Wood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.8% |
| Social rented homes | 19.8% |
| Private rented homes | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Rochester East & Warren Wood a safe place to live?
Rochester East & Warren Wood recorded 88.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Rochester East & Warren Wood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 499 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (176).
Is crime in Rochester East & Warren Wood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rochester East & Warren Wood was up 1% on the year before: 1,235 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,222 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rochester East & Warren Wood?
Rochester East & Warren Wood 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 Rochester East & Warren Wood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.