Gillingham is the third most dangerous major town in Kent, and is the 25th most dangerous overall out of Kent's 333 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Gillingham in 2021 was 110 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Kent's overall crime rate, coming in 21% higher than the Kent rate of 87 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Gillingham is among the top 20 most dangerous major towns, and the 426th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2021, Gillingham had the worst crime rate in Kent for burglary, with 40 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.37 per 1,000 inhabitants. December 2021 was also a bad month for Gillingham residents, when it was Kent's most dangerous area for criminal damage and arson, recording 122 crimes at a rate of 1.1 per 1,000 residents. Gillingham recorded 80 reports of other theft during December 2021, making its crime rate of 0.74 the worst for other theft in Kent that month.
The most common crimes in Gillingham are violence and sexual offences, with 6,340 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 58. This is 12% higher than 2020's figure of 5,581 offences and a difference of 6.99 from 2020's crime rate of 51. Gillingham's least common crime is theft from the person, with 65 offences recorded in 2021, an increase of 1.5% from 2020's figure of 64 crimes.
Third Most Dangerous
Major Towns, Kent
35% higher, regional crime rate
South East
34% higher, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
As of 2022, the crime rate in Gillingham is 35% higher than the South East and 34% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Gillingham represent the time frame between April 2019 and March 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 110 | 11,987 |
| 2020 | 103 | 11,195 |
| 2019 | 109 | 11,828 |
| 2018 | 109 | 11,833 |
| 2017 | 101 | 10,995 |
| 2016 | 73 | 7,933 |
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| Gillingham | Kent | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 2,577 | 23.73 | 37,004 | 19.89 | 16% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 69 | 0.64 | 964 | 0.52 | 19% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 354 | 3.26 | 5,970 | 3.21 | 1.5% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 1,443 | 13.29 | 19,281 | 10.36 | 22% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 243 | 2.24 | 4,015 | 2.16 | 3.6% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 347 | 3.20 | 5,390 | 2.90 | 9% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 772 | 7.11 | 11,037 | 5.93 | 17% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 90 | 0.83 | 1,220 | 0.66 | 20% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 1,059 | 9.75 | 13,744 | 7.39 | 24% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 96 | 0.88 | 1,064 | 0.57 | 35% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 614 | 5.65 | 8,849 | 4.76 | 16% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 65 | 0.60 | 794 | 0.43 | 28% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 495 | 4.56 | 7,923 | 4.26 | 7% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 6,340 | 58.39 | 82,368 | 44.27 | 24% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Park Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Cleveland Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Hunters Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Leyton Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Woodside | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Cozenton Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Wooldeys Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near Cornwallis Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Chester Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Beechings Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near First Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Woodchurch Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Park Avenue | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Lambourne Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 18 | 20 | 29 | 24 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.4 | 0.87 | 0.66 | 0.64 | Safer |
| Burglary | 5 | 6 | 3.8 | 3.3 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 1.6 | 1.8 | 2.9 | 2.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 8 | 10 | 6 | 7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.55 | 0.84 | 0.87 | 0.83 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.88 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.64 | 0.87 | 0.59 | 0.60 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 8 | 6 | 4.9 | 4.6 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 49 | 50 | 51 | 58 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Gillingham that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balmoral Gardens | 4 | - | 2 | - | 4 | 3 | 16 |
| Kings Frith Playing Fields | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 0.41 |
| Rookery Fields Recreation Ground | 7 | - | 6 | - | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| Ryetop Playing Field | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1.6 |
| Major Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry | 39.93 | 176% safer |
| Birmingham | 49.60 | 123% safer |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 65% safer |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 34% safer |
| Sheffield | 90.03 | 23% safer |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 22% safer |
| Gillingham | 110.39 | - |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 1.1% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 10% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 17% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 27% more dangerous |
Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Gillingham, followed by Gillingham Central in second place, and Gillingham East as the third most dangerous area. Gillingham's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Hempstead & Wigmore, Parkwood West, and Rainham South East.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside | 3,519 | 358 | First |
| Chatham Maritime | 1,456 | 158 | Fifth |
| Gillingham Central | 2,037 | 262 | Second |
| Gillingham East | 1,483 | 185 | Third |
| Gillingham North | 1,168 | 141 | Sixth |
| Gillingham North East | 741 | 96 | Seventh |
| Gillingham South | 1,181 | 165 | Fourth |
| Hempstead & Wigmore | 288 | 37 | 13th |
| Parkwood West | 380 | 52 | 11th |
| Rainham North East | 677 | 94 | Ninth |
| Rainham South East | 280 | 44 | 12th |
| Rainham South West | 481 | 81 | Tenth |
| Twydall | 840 | 95 | Eighth |
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Gillingham for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Rainham South East (56) | Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside (832) |
| Bicycle Theft | Gillingham North East (1) | Chatham Maritime (21) |
| Burglary | Hempstead & Wigmore (8) | Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside (149) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Rainham South East (21) | Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside (335) |
| Drugs | Parkwood West (2) | Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside (124) |
| Other Crime | Rainham South East (5) | Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside (91) |
| Other Theft | Parkwood West (20) | Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside (204) |
| Possession of Weapons | Parkwood West (2) | Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside (47) |
| Public Order | Parkwood West (16) | Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside (407) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Rainham South East (1) | Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside (69) |
| Shoplifting | Parkwood West (9) | Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside (263) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Twydall (1) | Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside (44) |
| Vehicle Crime | Parkwood West (14) | Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside (100) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Hempstead & Wigmore (109) | Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside (1,667) |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Gillingham change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in July, when Gillingham saw a 191% increase in drugs. Gillingham saw a large fall in robbery during May, when it fell by 78% compared to May in 2019. Rates of burglary and theft from the person both fell year-on-year for every month during Gillingham's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +37% | +150% | +116% | +34% | -3% | +4% | +35% | +14% | +30% | +74% |
| Bicycle Theft | -42% | - | -33% | +167% | +25% | -20% | -57% | -67% | -44% | -38% |
| Burglary | -56% | -33% | -39% | -17% | +7% | -11% | -43% | -55% | -58% | -56% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +8% | +55% | -11% | -9% | +18% | -9% | -7% | -21% | -11% | -33% |
| Drugs | +21% | +140% | +81% | +133% | +191% | +31% | +44% | +5% | -27% | +69% |
| Other Crime | -6% | +24% | -29% | +36% | +5% | +48% | -7% | -6% | -18% | +16% |
| Other Theft | -47% | -45% | -43% | -42% | -40% | -39% | -33% | -36% | -51% | -37% |
| Possession of Weapons | +36% | -11% | +33% | +57% | +100% | -67% | -10% | -58% | -29% | -25% |
| Public Order | -21% | +21% | -2% | +19% | -17% | +22% | -18% | -25% | -28% | +17% |
| Robbery | +10% | -35% | -78% | +33% | - | +8% | -31% | - | +30% | -38% |
| Shoplifting | -8% | -51% | -59% | -53% | +25% | +91% | -32% | +30% | +6% | -4% |
| Theft From the Person | -78% | -17% | -33% | -50% | -50% | -20% | +150% | -33% | -38% | -14% |
| Vehicle Crime | -13% | -32% | +12% | +47% | -18% | -30% | -65% | -24% | -55% | +7% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +8% | -3% | -5% | -3% | -4% | +25% | +11% | +7% | -12% | -2% |
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