Crime in Strood North & Frindsbury: statistics, rates and trends
1,093 crimes were recorded in Strood North & Frindsbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Strood North & Frindsbury
- Questions about crime in Strood North & Frindsbury
- About this data
1,093 crimes were recorded in Strood North & Frindsbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 432 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Strood North & Frindsbury has the 2,051st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Strood North & Frindsbury | Medway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,093 | 29,852 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.3 | 102.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,707 | 292,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Strood North & Frindsbury was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,001 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,093). Over the whole period it fell 37%, 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 | 1,093 | 74.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,348 | 91.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,504 | 102.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,529 | 104.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,676 | 114.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,754 | 119.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,001 | 136.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,634 | 111.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,732 | 117.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 75 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Strood North & Frindsbury 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 falls were in shoplifting (-55%) and vehicle crime (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 432 | 29.4 | 0.86 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 189 | 12.9 | 0.84 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 99 | 6.7 | 0.99 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 5.1 | 0.62 | -55% |
| Other theft | 73 | 5.0 | 0.78 | +0% |
| Public order | 55 | 3.7 | 0.56 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 52 | 3.5 | 0.72 | -35% |
| Drugs | 36 | 2.4 | 0.75 | -5% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.2 | 1.03 | -6% |
| Burglary | 26 | 1.8 | 0.50 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 0.77 | +22% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.5 | 0.35 | -36% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -71% |
Violence and sexual offences in Strood North & Frindsbury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Strood North & Frindsbury recorded 432 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 39.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Strood North & Frindsbury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Strood North & Frindsbury recorded 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Strood North & Frindsbury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Strood North & Frindsbury recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Strood North & Frindsbury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Strood North & Frindsbury recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Strood North & Frindsbury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Strood North & Frindsbury recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Strood North & Frindsbury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Strood North & Frindsbury recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Strood North & Frindsbury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Strood North & Frindsbury recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Strood North & Frindsbury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Strood North & Frindsbury recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Strood North & Frindsbury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Strood North & Frindsbury recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Strood North & Frindsbury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Strood North & Frindsbury recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Strood North & Frindsbury
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Strood North & Frindsbury recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Strood North & Frindsbury
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Strood North & Frindsbury recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Strood North & Frindsbury
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Strood North & Frindsbury recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Strood North & Frindsbury
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Strood North & Frindsbury recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Strood North & Frindsbury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Strood North & Frindsbury.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Strood North & Frindsbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strood West | 2,035 | 116.0 | +56% |
| Rochester West & Borstal | 1,677 | 128.0 | +72% |
| Strood Rural | 736 | 56.3 | -24% |
| Rochester East & Warren Wood | 1,235 | 88.0 | +18% |
| Fort Pitt | 3,380 | 282.0 | +279% |
| St Mary's Island | 119 | 30.2 | -59% |
| Chatham Central & Brompton | 3,231 | 161.1 | +117% |
| Gillingham South | 3,144 | 183.0 | +146% |
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 Strood North & Frindsbury over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near North Street | 93 |
| On or near Supermarket | 55 |
| On or near Steele Street | 33 |
| On or near Albert Place | 32 |
| On or near Brompton Lane | 28 |
| On or near Newark Yard | 28 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 25 |
| On or near Wykeham Street | 25 |
| On or near Kingswear Gardens | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Strood North & Frindsbury 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 | 369 | 33.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 291 | 26.6% |
| Not recorded | 189 | 17.3% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 6.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 5.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 2.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Strood North & Frindsbury has an estimated population of 14,707. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Strood North & Frindsbury sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Strood North & Frindsbury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% |
| Private rented homes | 22.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Strood North & Frindsbury a safe place to live?
Strood North & Frindsbury recorded 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Strood North & Frindsbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 432 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (189).
Is crime in Strood North & Frindsbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Strood North & Frindsbury was down 19% on the year before: 1,093 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,348 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Strood North & Frindsbury?
Strood North & Frindsbury 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 Strood North & Frindsbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.