Hoo St Werburgh Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hoo St Werburgh's crime rate in October 2024 stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, maintaining its position as 37% below the UK average of 8.1. This performance highlights the area's relative safety despite a 25.1% month-on-month increase from September's 4.1. The crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (22 incidents, 40% of total), a category that remains 25% below the UK average. This could be attributed to the area's built-up nature within Medway, where community policing and local engagement may mitigate violent incidents. Property crimes (21) and violent crimes (22) were evenly split, with property crime rates slightly lower than the national average. Seasonal factors in October—such as darker evenings and Halloween—may have influenced crime patterns, though the overall rate remains significantly below the UK benchmark. The breakdown also revealed notable contrasts: anti-social behaviour was 61% below the UK average, reflecting the area's compact size and community-focused initiatives, while criminal damage and arson were 19% above the UK average, indicating localized challenges in specific sectors. These figures, combined with the area's relatively low population density for a built-up region, suggest a combination of geographic and social factors shaping its crime dynamics.

October 2024 saw a sharp rise in burglary, with cases doubling to 4 (up 100% from September). This increase aligns with seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the Halloween period, which may contribute to heightened residential vulnerability. Conversely, anti-social behaviour incidents fell by 37.5% to 5, suggesting potential effectiveness of recent community initiatives or increased police presence. The area's violent crime rate (2.0 per 1,000) remains 25% below the UK average, a notable resilience that may reflect the built-up area's compact nature and community cohesion. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose slightly (from 8 to 7). Residents may find the 2-per-day crime frequency useful for context, though the overall trend remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks.

Hoo St Werburgh's crime rate rose to 5.1 per 1,000 residents in October 2024, a 25.1% increase from September's 4.1. This upward shift contrasts with the area's consistent performance relative to the UK average, which remains 37% below the national rate. On a daily basis, the local figure shows 2 crimes reported per day over the month, reflecting a manageable frequency for a built-up area within Medway. When scaled to population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 197 residents, a statistic that contextualises the rate in human terms. While the increase is notable, the overall figure still positions Hoo St Werburgh as significantly safer than the UK average. This contrast highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies or community factors that may be sustaining lower crime levels despite the recent rise. The daily crime context, however, underscores the need for continued vigilance, particularly as seasonal patterns may influence activity in the coming months.