Crime in Wayfield & Weeds Wood: statistics, rates and trends
1,083 crimes were recorded in Wayfield & Weeds Wood in the 12 months to August 2026, 105.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wayfield & Weeds Wood at a glance
- Crime trends in Wayfield & Weeds Wood
- Types of crime in Wayfield & Weeds Wood
- Wayfield & Weeds Wood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wayfield & Weeds Wood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wayfield & Weeds Wood
- Demographics of Wayfield & Weeds Wood
- Questions about crime in Wayfield & Weeds Wood
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (417), violence and sexual offences (381) and criminal damage and arson (89) made up 82% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,106th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Wayfield & Weeds Wood | Medway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,083 | 29,963 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.7 | 102.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,242 | 292,655 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wayfield & Weeds Wood peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,240 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (966). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,083 | 105.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,050 | 102.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,026 | 100.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,135 | 110.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,039 | 101.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,154 | 112.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,023 | 99.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 966 | 94.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,240 | 121.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 110 |
| July 2026 | 91 |
| June 2026 | 88 |
| May 2026 | 110 |
| April 2026 | 74 |
| March 2026 | 130 |
| February 2026 | 69 |
| January 2026 | 100 |
| December 2025 | 97 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wayfield & Weeds Wood recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.7 times the national rate), other crime (57% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (29% above the national rate), and notably less public order (66% below) and vehicle crime (49% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 350 to 417, while public order fell from 40 to 23 and other theft fell from 51 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 417 | 40.7 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 381 | 37.2 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 8.7 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.6 | 6.4 | -27% |
| Other crime | 34 | 3.3 | 2.1 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 2.5 | 5.0 | -13% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 23 | 2.2 | 6.7 | -42% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wayfield & Weeds Wood; the highest is Fort Pitt (283.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Lordswood & Walderslade (56.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wayfield & Weeds Wood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Horsted | 400 | 72.3 | -32% |
| Princes Park | 650 | 63.8 | -40% |
| Lordswood & Walderslade | 789 | 56.2 | -47% |
| Luton | 1,454 | 140.5 | +33% |
| Fort Pitt | 3,397 | 283.4 | +168% |
| Rochester East & Warren Wood | 1,255 | 89.4 | -15% |
| Chatham Central & Brompton | 3,304 | 164.8 | +56% |
| Rochester West & Borstal | 1,726 | 131.7 | +25% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Wayfield & Weeds Wood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Barnfield” (226).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Barnfield | 226 |
| On or near Silverweed Road | 51 |
| On or near Burma Way | 49 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 45 |
| On or near Timberbank | 42 |
| On or near Teasel Road | 35 |
| On or near Heather Close | 32 |
| On or near Yarrow Road | 31 |
| On or near Stalin Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Valerian Close | 26 |
Of the 666 crimes in Wayfield & Weeds Wood with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 417 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 313 | 47.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 180 | 27.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 6.5% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 4.2% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Wayfield & Weeds Wood has an estimated population of 10,242 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (30%, against 17%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wayfield & Weeds Wood average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Wayfield & Weeds Wood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Wayfield & Weeds Wood a safe place to live?
Wayfield & Weeds Wood recorded 105.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,106th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Wayfield & Weeds Wood?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 417 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (381).
Is crime in Wayfield & Weeds Wood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wayfield & Weeds Wood was up 3% on the year before: 1,083 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,050 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wayfield & Weeds Wood?
About 10,242 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wayfield & Weeds Wood?
Wayfield & Weeds Wood 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.