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Crime in Cliffe

Cliffe had 31 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 43.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 26th of 30 Medway areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 57% below the middle Medway area. Crime was down 21% on the three months before.

ME3, Medway · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Cliffe

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43.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
26 of 30Medway rank1st is the highest rate
-21%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common8 in 3 months

Month by month

15 Mar 15 Apr 9 May 13 Jun 12 Jul 6 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Cliffe. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour826%
violence723%
burglary516%
other crime413%
vehicle crime26%
theft26%
criminal damage26%
shoplifting13%

Cliffe against Medway

TypeCliffe per 1,000Middle Medway areaChange
Violence9.831.3▼ 59%
Burglary72.2–
Vehicle crime2.84.3–
Anti-social behaviour11.122.4–
Theft and robbery2.88.4–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hoo St Werburgh77.1▲ 24%
Wainscott70.4▼ 8%
Lower Upnor64.2▲ 26%
Cliffe43.2▼ 21%
Cliffe Woods28▼ 13%
High Halstow16.1▼ 44%
See every Medway area ranked on the crime in Medway page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Cliffe a safe area?

Cliffe had about 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 26 of 30 Medway areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Cliffe?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (8), followed by violence (7) and burglary (5).