Crime in Hoo St Werburgh: statistics, rates and trends
646 crimes were recorded in Hoo St Werburgh in the 12 months to August 2026, 63.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hoo St Werburgh at a glance
- Crime trends in Hoo St Werburgh
- Types of crime in Hoo St Werburgh
- Hoo St Werburgh compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hoo St Werburgh
- Streets with the most crime in Hoo St Werburgh
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hoo St Werburgh
- Demographics of Hoo St Werburgh
- Questions about crime in Hoo St Werburgh
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (259), anti-social behaviour (195) and criminal damage and arson (55) made up 79% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 897th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hoo St Werburgh | Medway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 646 | 29,963 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.3 | 102.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,213 | 292,655 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hoo St Werburgh of any year here (646 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 646 | 63.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 718 | 70.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 769 | 75.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 909 | 89.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 813 | 79.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 796 | 77.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 702 | 68.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 685 | 67.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 774 | 75.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 51 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (59% below) and other theft (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 111 to 195, while violence and sexual offences fell from 363 to 259 and other crime fell from 34 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 259 | 25.4 | 34.2 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 195 | 19.1 | 15.4 | +76% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.7 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.4 | 2.1 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.1 | 5.0 | -16% |
| Public order | 19 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Hoo St Werburgh.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hoo St Werburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham (Medway) | 11,367 | 98.7 | +56% |
| Rochester | 6,763 | 96.4 | +52% |
| Chatham | 10,149 | 126.7 | +100% |
| Canvey Island | 3,165 | 82.1 | +30% |
| East Tilbury | 449 | 72.4 | +14% |
| Gravesend | 6,402 | 105.6 | +67% |
| Snodland | 1,211 | 98.9 | +56% |
| Stanford-le-Hope | 2,014 | 65.4 | +3% |
Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow is the one area listed within Hoo St Werburgh, with 62.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow | Neighbourhood | 15,893 | 999 | 62.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Hoo St Werburgh over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pottery Road” (42).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pottery Road | 42 |
| On or near Voisin Close | 36 |
| On or near Hedge Rows | 32 |
| On or near Braeburn Drive | 26 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Hoo Way | 24 |
| On or near Blackman Close | 21 |
| On or near Main Road | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Marley Road | 15 |
Of the 451 crimes in Hoo St Werburgh with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% 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 | 197 | 43.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 136 | 30.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 4.9% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Hoo St Werburgh has an estimated population of 10,213 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hoo St Werburgh average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hoo St Werburgh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hoo St Werburgh a safe place to live?
Hoo St Werburgh recorded 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 897th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hoo St Werburgh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 259 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (195).
Is crime in Hoo St Werburgh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hoo St Werburgh was down 10% on the year before: 646 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 718 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hoo St Werburgh?
About 10,213 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hoo St Werburgh?
Hoo St Werburgh 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.