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Burglary Rates in Chatham Central & Brompton

Medway, South East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Chatham Central & Brompton recorded 98 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 49% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

98

5.02 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

5,031

257.9 per 1,000 residents

49% above the UK average103% above the South East regional average

How does Chatham Central & Brompton rank?

Within Medway

1 of 24 neighbourhoods

Safest neighbourhood in the borough

UK-wide safety percentile

84th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

14
13
6
11
4
5
7
10
9
7
7
5
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
1750
35%
Other Crime
1255
25%
Anti-social Behaviour
1013
20%
Shoplifting
410
8%
Drug Offences
206
4%
Vehicle Crime
174
3%
Burglary
98
2%
Robbery
79
2%
Theft from Person
46
1%

Property mix in Chatham Central & Brompton

Source: Census 2021 · 7,611 households

Detached 4%Semi-detached 17%Terraced 44%Flats 35%

The most common property type in Chatham Central & Brompton is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Chatham Central & Brompton homeowners

Most homes in Chatham Central & Brompton are terraced, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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