Hoo St Werburgh Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The balance between property and violent crime in Hoo St Werburgh during March 2023 reveals a marked dominance of violent crime over property crime, a pattern that may reflect local social dynamics. With a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents—35.5% below the UK average of 7.6—the area demonstrates a relatively low level of criminal activity compared to national benchmarks. Anti-social behaviour accounted for nearly half (49.1%) of all recorded crimes, a figure significantly higher than the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000 (131% above). This suggests a persistent challenge in managing community disorder, possibly exacerbated by the built-up nature of the area and the proximity to Medway’s industrial zones. Violence and sexual offences, at 24.5% of total crimes, were 56% below the UK average, indicating a lower incidence of severe violent crime than expected for a populated region. The seasonal transition to spring may have influenced anti-social behaviour patterns, with longer evenings increasing opportunities for disorder. Public order offences, at 9.4% of total crimes, were also below the UK average, reflecting a relatively orderly environment in public spaces. This combination of high anti-social behaviour rates and lower violent crime suggests that local factors—such as community cohesion, policing strategies, or socioeconomic conditions—may be shaping the crime profile in ways distinct from broader UK trends.

The crime mix in March 2023 shows a stark contrast between anti-social behaviour and violent crime, with the former dominating at 49.1% of all recorded crimes. This rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents for anti-social behaviour is 131% above the UK average, a figure that may point to challenges in addressing low-level disorder despite the area’s overall low crime rate. Violent crime, while comprising 24.5% of total incidents, was 56% below the UK average, suggesting that the built-up nature of Hoo St Werburgh may not be a hotspot for severe violence. Vehicle crime was 58% below the UK average, linked to the area’s limited retail presence and lower foot traffic in residential zones. For residents, the 24.5% share of violent crime—13 incidents in total—may be a key concern. The relatively low property crime rate (13.2% of total crimes) could reflect effective security measures or a lower density of high-value assets in the area. These patterns highlight the need for targeted interventions in managing anti-social behaviour without compromising the area’s broader safety record.

In March 2023, Hoo St Werburgh recorded 53 crimes over 31 days, equating to approximately 2 crimes per day—a rate that places the area well below the UK average in most categories. The monthly exposure figure of 1 reported crime for every 204 residents underscores the low frequency of criminal activity relative to the population size of 10,836. While daily crime counts provide a snapshot, the monthly context reveals a sustained period of relative safety, with no single resident facing an unusually high risk of victimisation. This contrasts sharply with the UK average for anti-social behaviour, where the area’s rate was 131% higher, suggesting that community-specific factors—such as local demographics or land use—may be driving this particular category. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with 53 crimes, the distribution across 10,836 residents results in a manageable level of exposure, particularly when compared to areas with higher crime rates. These figures reinforce the area’s position as a relatively safe built-up zone within Medway, though the elevated anti-social behaviour rate indicates targeted efforts may be needed to address this specific challenge.