Gillingham crime stats
The overall crime rate in Gillingham city is 146.4 crimes per 1,000 which is 146% of the national crime average. Most crimes, 4.9k crimes were violent crimes which is 36.0% of all crimes committed in the area. Violent crime rate is at 148% of national crime rate. Antisocial behaviour crime was the fastest growing crime and it increased by 27.4% over the last twelve months.The category of "bicycle theft crime" is the highest ranking crime category when category crime rate is compared to the national average. Bicycle theft crime rate is at 192% of national crime rate which puts Gillingham on 19. position out of 99 England's and Wales' cities in this crime category. Bicycle theft crime makes up 1.1% of all crimes committed in the area. As of June 2026 bicycle theft crime totalled 151 representing an increase 14.4% year-over-year.
| Crime statistic | Share of all crimes | Ranking (99 cities) | % of national crime rate | Crime volume | % annual change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 36.0% | 21. highest | 148% | 4.9k | -8.8% |
| Antisocial behaviour crime | 18.9% | 16. highest | 172% | 2.6k | 27.4% |
| Criminal damage and arson crime | 8.9% | 8. highest | 181% | 1.2k | -6.6% |
| Shoplifting crime | 7.1% | 38. lowest | 123% | 959 | -5.7% |
| Other theft crime | 6.7% | 7. highest | 147% | 903 | 4.2% |
| Public order crime | 5.4% | 41. lowest | 114% | 728 | -2.0% |
| Drugs crime | 4.1% | 16. highest | 169% | 549 | 17.8% |
| Vehicle crime | 3.9% | 46. highest | 112% | 529 | 9.5% |
| Other crime | 2.8% | 18. highest | 184% | 372 | -9.0% |
| Burglary crime | 2.2% | 37. lowest | 86% | 292 | -19.3% |
| Robbery crime | 1.2% | 36. highest | 123% | 159 | 20.5% |
| Possession of weapons crime | 1.2% | 27. highest | 170% | 158 | 1.3% |
| Bicycle theft crime | 1.1% | 19. highest | 192% | 151 | 14.4% |
| Theft from the person crime | 0.6% | 32. highest | 51% | 85 | -19.0% |
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