Crime in Strood North & Frindsbury: statistics, rates and trends
1,102 crimes were recorded in Strood North & Frindsbury in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Strood North & Frindsbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Strood North & Frindsbury
- Types of crime in Strood North & Frindsbury
- Strood North & Frindsbury compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Strood North & Frindsbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Strood North & Frindsbury
- Demographics of Strood North & Frindsbury
- Questions about crime in Strood North & Frindsbury
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (436), anti-social behaviour (195) and criminal damage and arson (108) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,025th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Strood North & Frindsbury | Medway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,102 | 29,963 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.9 | 102.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,707 | 292,655 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Strood North & Frindsbury of any year here (1,102 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,102 | 74.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,282 | 87.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,488 | 101.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,550 | 105.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,695 | 115.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,705 | 115.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,009 | 136.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,594 | 108.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,767 | 120.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 84 |
| July 2026 | 117 |
| June 2026 | 96 |
| May 2026 | 93 |
| April 2026 | 70 |
| March 2026 | 92 |
| February 2026 | 82 |
| January 2026 | 89 |
| December 2025 | 101 |
| November 2025 | 93 |
| October 2025 | 110 |
| September 2025 | 75 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and burglary (54% below) and public order (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting fell from 159 to 72 and vehicle crime fell from 81 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 436 | 29.6 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 195 | 13.3 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 108 | 7.3 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Other theft | 73 | 5.0 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 4.9 | 8.5 | -55% |
| Public order | 52 | 3.5 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 3.3 | 5.0 | -40% |
| Other crime | 34 | 2.3 | 2.1 | +10% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.2 | 3.3 | -6% |
| Burglary | 24 | 1.6 | 3.6 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Strood North & Frindsbury; the highest is Fort Pitt (283.4 per 1,000) and the lowest St Mary's Island (28.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Strood North & Frindsbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strood West | 2,082 | 118.7 | +58% |
| Rochester West & Borstal | 1,726 | 131.7 | +76% |
| Strood Rural | 736 | 56.3 | -25% |
| Rochester East & Warren Wood | 1,255 | 89.4 | +19% |
| Fort Pitt | 3,397 | 283.4 | +278% |
| St Mary's Island | 111 | 28.1 | -62% |
| Chatham Central & Brompton | 3,304 | 164.8 | +120% |
| Gillingham South | 3,072 | 178.8 | +139% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Strood North & Frindsbury over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “North Street” (91).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near North Street | 91 |
| On or near Supermarket | 54 |
| On or near Steele Street | 35 |
| On or near Albert Place | 31 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 29 |
| On or near Wykeham Street | 29 |
| On or near Brompton Lane | 28 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 27 |
| On or near Newark Yard | 26 |
| On or near Cross Street | 24 |
Of the 907 crimes in Strood North & Frindsbury with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 195 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 375 | 41.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 287 | 31.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 7.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Strood North & Frindsbury has an estimated population of 14,707 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.4%, against 17.1%), fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Strood North & Frindsbury average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Strood North & Frindsbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Strood North & Frindsbury a safe place to live?
Strood North & Frindsbury recorded 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,025th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Strood North & Frindsbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 436 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (195).
Is crime in Strood North & Frindsbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Strood North & Frindsbury was down 14% on the year before: 1,102 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,282 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Strood North & Frindsbury?
About 14,707 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Strood North & Frindsbury?
Strood North & Frindsbury 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.