Chatham Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Chatham's crime rate in June 2025 was 11.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 42.0% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure underscores a persistent challenge for local authorities, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 34.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 21.6%, while criminal damage and arson made up 9.2%. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and the longest days of the year—may partly explain the crime profile, as increased foot traffic in public spaces and extended daylight hours can influence both crime patterns and police visibility. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.9 per 1,000, remain significantly above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This category's 36% excess compared to the national rate aligns with Chatham's status as a built-up area within Medway, where urban density and social interactions may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Anti-social behaviour, which is 76% above the UK average, could be linked to the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces, where noise complaints and public disturbances are more common. The relatively low rate of burglary—0.3 per 1,000—suggests that property crime is not the dominant concern in Chatham, though the 90% excess in criminal damage and arson indicates vulnerabilities in infrastructure or community cohesion that warrant attention.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in June 2025 was a 200% increase in theft from the person, rising from 3 to 9 incidents. This sharp rise, though still small in absolute terms, could reflect heightened summer activity in public spaces or targeted opportunistic crime. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 55.6% (from 9 to 4), possibly due to seasonal changes in cycling patterns or improved security measures. The 33.3% increase in possession of weapons—rising from 9 to 12 cases—raises concerns about illegal firearms or knives in the area, though this remains a minor category overall. Violence and sexual offences, which account for 34.3% of all crimes, remain 36% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in reducing interpersonal crime. Anti-social behaviour, at 21.6% of all reported crimes, is 76% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted community engagement or policing strategies. While robbery and theft from the person saw decreases, the latter's 200% surge stands out as a stark contrast to the overall downward trend in violent crime, which fell by 10.2% from 12.8 to 11.5 per 1,000 in June.

Chatham's crime rate in June 2025 was 11.5 per 1,000 residents, a 10.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 12.8 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, may reflect seasonal shifts as summer activities begin and police resources are reallocated. On a daily basis, Chatham experienced approximately 31 crimes per day in June, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 87 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate—while higher than the UK average—provides context for residents, showing that the likelihood of being a victim is relatively low in absolute terms. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Chatham's crime rate, though elevated compared to the UK, is not an outlier in terms of per capita risk. However, the area's specific challenges—such as the 76% excess in anti-social behaviour and 36% excess in violence and sexual offences—suggest that targeted interventions are needed to address local conditions. The 10.2% month-on-month decline may also reflect improved community policing efforts or temporary factors such as the timing of local events, though further analysis would be required to confirm these hypotheses.