Crime in Rochester East & Warren Wood: statistics, rates and trends
1,255 crimes were recorded in Rochester East & Warren Wood in the 12 months to August 2026, 89.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Rochester East & Warren Wood
- Questions about crime in Rochester East & Warren Wood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (501), anti-social behaviour (183) and shoplifting (142) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,515th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Rochester East & Warren Wood | Medway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,255 | 29,963 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.4 | 102.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,037 | 292,655 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Rochester East & Warren Wood peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,837 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,205). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,255 | 89.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,205 | 85.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,375 | 98.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,550 | 110.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,837 | 130.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,768 | 126.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,796 | 127.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,620 | 115.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,778 | 126.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 120 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (40% below) and burglary (36% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 114 to 142 and drugs rose from 30 to 37, while other crime fell from 47 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 501 | 35.7 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 183 | 13.0 | 15.4 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 142 | 10.1 | 8.5 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 105 | 7.5 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Other theft | 86 | 6.1 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Public order | 56 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 3.8 | 5.0 | -15% |
| Drugs | 37 | 2.6 | 3.3 | +23% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.3 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.3 | 2.1 | -32% |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rochester East & Warren Wood; the highest is Fort Pitt (283.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Princes Park, Medway (63.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rochester East & Warren Wood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester West & Borstal | 1,726 | 131.7 | +47% |
| Fort Pitt | 3,397 | 283.4 | +217% |
| Chatham Central & Brompton | 3,304 | 164.8 | +84% |
| Fort Horsted | 400 | 72.3 | -19% |
| Luton | 1,454 | 140.5 | +57% |
| Wayfield & Weeds Wood | 1,083 | 105.7 | +18% |
| Strood West | 2,082 | 118.7 | +33% |
| Princes Park | 650 | 63.8 | -29% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Rochester East & Warren Wood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (172).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 172 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 51 |
| On or near Weatherly Close | 43 |
| On or near Princes Street | 42 |
| On or near Summerson Close | 39 |
| On or near Crest Road | 33 |
| On or near Orion Road | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near King Street | 32 |
| On or near St Peter Street | 30 |
Of the 1,072 crimes in Rochester East & Warren Wood with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 183 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 417 | 38.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 366 | 34.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 93 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 83 | 7.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Rochester East & Warren Wood has an estimated population of 14,037 (ONS, mid-2024). On the Census 2021 measures below it is close to England and Wales as a whole. On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rochester East & Warren Wood average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Rochester East & Warren Wood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rochester East & Warren Wood a safe place to live?
Rochester East & Warren Wood recorded 89.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,515th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Rochester East & Warren Wood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 501 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (183).
Is crime in Rochester East & Warren Wood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rochester East & Warren Wood was up 4% on the year before: 1,255 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,205 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rochester East & Warren Wood?
About 14,037 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rochester East & Warren Wood?
Rochester East & Warren Wood 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.