Crime in Twydall: statistics, rates and trends
704 crimes were recorded in Twydall in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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704 crimes were recorded in Twydall in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 241 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Twydall has the 1,935th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Twydall | Medway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 704 | 29,852 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.7 | 102.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,060 | 292,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Twydall was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,271 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (704). Over the whole period it fell 45%, 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 | 704 | 77.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 710 | 78.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 705 | 77.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 881 | 97.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 907 | 100.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,095 | 120.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,228 | 135.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,235 | 136.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,271 | 140.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 73 |
| May 2026 | 62 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 66 |
| November 2025 | 67 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
| August 2025 | 75 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Twydall 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. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+75%) and public order (+48%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-23%) and other theft (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 241 | 26.6 | 0.78 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 143 | 15.8 | 1.03 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 7.6 | 1.12 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 4.6 | 0.56 | +17% |
| Other theft | 38 | 4.2 | 0.66 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 4.2 | 0.85 | +36% |
| Other crime | 35 | 3.9 | 1.83 | +75% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.8 | 0.56 | +48% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.8 | 0.84 | +19% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.1 | 0.59 | +46% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.9 | 0.91 | +300% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.8 | 0.57 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.67 | +150% |
Violence and sexual offences in Twydall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Twydall recorded 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 34.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Twydall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Twydall recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 20.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Twydall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Twydall recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Twydall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Twydall recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Twydall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Twydall recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Twydall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Twydall recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Twydall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Twydall recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Twydall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Twydall recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Twydall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Twydall recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Twydall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Twydall recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Twydall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Twydall recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Twydall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Twydall recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Twydall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Twydall recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Twydall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Twydall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Twydall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watling | 1,961 | 122.4 | +58% |
| Rainham South West | 551 | 58.7 | -24% |
| Rainham North | 960 | 64.5 | -17% |
| Gillingham North | 1,902 | 113.2 | +46% |
| Gillingham South | 3,144 | 183.0 | +135% |
| Luton | 1,437 | 138.8 | +79% |
| Hempstead & Wigmore | 499 | 51.9 | -33% |
| Rainham South East | 673 | 49.2 | -37% |
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 Twydall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 81 |
| On or near Hartley Mews | 52 |
| On or near Supermarket | 50 |
| On or near Boughton Close | 38 |
| On or near Cranbrook Close | 29 |
| On or near Broadway | 21 |
| On or near Bodiam Close | 18 |
| On or near Godden Way | 17 |
| On or near Twydall Green | 16 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Twydall 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 | 254 | 36.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 206 | 29.3% |
| Not recorded | 143 | 20.3% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Twydall has an estimated population of 9,060. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Twydall sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Twydall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.3% |
| Social rented homes | 24.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.0% |
Is Twydall a safe place to live?
Twydall recorded 77.7 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 Twydall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (143).
Is crime in Twydall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Twydall was almost unchanged on the year before: 704 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 710 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Twydall?
Twydall 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 Twydall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.