Crime in St Mary's Island: statistics, rates and trends
111 crimes were recorded in St Mary's Island in the 12 months to August 2026, 28.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Mary's Island at a glance
- Crime trends in St Mary's Island
- Types of crime in St Mary's Island
- St Mary's Island compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Mary's Island
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Mary's Island
- Demographics of St Mary's Island
- Questions about crime in St Mary's Island
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (53), anti-social behaviour (19) and other theft (12) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,811th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | St Mary's Island | Medway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 111 | 29,963 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.1 | 102.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,946 | 292,655 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in St Mary's Island of any year here (111 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 111 | 28.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 139 | 35.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 150 | 38.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 153 | 38.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 140 | 35.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 160 | 40.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 165 | 41.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 160 | 40.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 165 | 41.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 7 |
| July 2026 | 10 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 10 |
| April 2026 | 2 |
| March 2026 | 6 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (61% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 13.4 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 4.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 4 | 1.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than St Mary's Island.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Mary's Island |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham North | 1,907 | 113.5 | +303% |
| Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow | 999 | 62.9 | +123% |
| Gillingham South | 3,072 | 178.8 | +536% |
| Chatham Central & Brompton | 3,304 | 164.8 | +486% |
| Strood Rural | 736 | 56.3 | +100% |
| Watling | 1,924 | 120.1 | +327% |
| Strood North & Frindsbury | 1,102 | 74.9 | +166% |
| Luton | 1,454 | 140.5 | +399% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in St Mary's Island over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ripple Waters” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ripple Waters | 17 |
| On or near Westview | 13 |
| On or near Tigris Crescent | 9 |
| On or near Teal Drive | 5 |
| On or near The Crescent | 5 |
| On or near Bittern Way | 4 |
| On or near Foxtail Close | 4 |
| On or near Goldcrest Drive | 4 |
| On or near Sallow Close | 4 |
| On or near Aster Drive | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 92 crimes in St Mary's Island with one. The 19 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 41 | 44.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 32 | 34.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 5 | 5.4% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
St Mary's Island has an estimated population of 3,946 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.2%, against 23.3%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Mary's Island average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | St Mary's Island | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Mary's Island a safe place to live?
St Mary's Island recorded 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,811th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in St Mary's Island?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 53 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (19).
Is crime in St Mary's Island going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Mary's Island was down 20% on the year before: 111 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 139 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Mary's Island?
About 3,946 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Mary's Island?
St Mary's Island 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.