Crime in Strood Rural: statistics, rates and trends

736 crimes were recorded in Strood Rural in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 311 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Strood Rural has the 2,771st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Strood Rural was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,081 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (686). Over the whole period it fell 32%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Strood Rural 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 (+62%) and violence and sexual offences (+19%). The largest falls were in drugs (-42%) and public order (-37%).

Violence and sexual offences in Strood Rural

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Strood Rural recorded 311 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 42.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Strood Rural

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Strood Rural recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Strood Rural

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Strood Rural recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Strood Rural

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Strood Rural recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Strood Rural

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Strood Rural recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Strood Rural

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Strood Rural recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Strood Rural

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Strood Rural recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Strood Rural

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Strood Rural recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Strood Rural

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Strood Rural recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Strood Rural

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Strood Rural recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Strood Rural

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Strood Rural recorded 5 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 29% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Strood Rural

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Strood Rural recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Strood Rural

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Strood Rural recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Strood Rural, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Strood Rural.

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 Rural over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Strood Rural 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.

Strood Rural has an estimated population of 13,076. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Strood Rural sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Rural. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.