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Burglary Rates in Rainham South East

Medway, South East, England

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

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Rainham South East recorded 30 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 55% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

30

1.52 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

847

43.0 per 1,000 residents

55% below the UK average39% below the South East regional average

How does Rainham South East rank?

Within Medway

21 of 24 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

21th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

2
2
5
3
2
4
4
4
1
2
1
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
312
37%
Other Crime
230
27%
Anti-social Behaviour
169
20%
Vehicle Crime
53
6%
Drug Offences
40
5%
Burglary
30
4%
Shoplifting
7
1%
Robbery
3
0%
Theft from Person
3
0%

Property mix in Rainham South East

Source: Census 2021 · 8,032 households

Detached 18%Semi-detached 35%Terraced 39%Flats 8%

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

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What this means for Rainham South East homeowners

Most homes in Rainham South East 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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