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Burglary Rates in Gillingham South

Medway, South East, England

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

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Gillingham South recorded 84 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

84

3.97 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

3,933

185.7 per 1,000 residents

18% above the UK average61% above the South East regional average

How does Gillingham South rank?

Within Medway

3 of 24 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

74th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

4
10
7
7
5
10
2
8
8
6
9
8
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
1497
38%
Other Crime
974
25%
Anti-social Behaviour
629
16%
Shoplifting
356
9%
Vehicle Crime
159
4%
Drug Offences
142
4%
Burglary
84
2%
Robbery
59
2%
Theft from Person
33
1%

Property mix in Gillingham South

Source: Census 2021 · 8,306 households

Detached 5%Semi-detached 10%Terraced 61%Flats 24%

The most common property type in Gillingham South is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Gillingham South homeowners

Most homes in Gillingham South 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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