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Crime in Frindsbury

Frindsbury had 2,009 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 188.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 30 Medway areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 88% above the middle Medway area. Crime was up 12% on the three months before.

ME2, Medway · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Frindsbury

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188.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 30Medway rank1st is the highest rate
+12%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common639 in 3 months

Month by month

609 Mar 571 Apr 621 May 607 Jun 707 Jul 695 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Frindsbury. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence63932%
anti-social behaviour54027%
shoplifting20510%
criminal damage1518%
theft1306%
public order975%
vehicle crime774%
burglary362%

Frindsbury against Medway

TypeFrindsbury per 1,000Middle Medway areaChange
Violence6031.3▲ 12%
Burglary3.42.20%
Vehicle crime7.24.3▲ 24%
Anti-social behaviour50.722.4▲ 53%
Theft and robbery17.28.4▼ 1%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Troy Town261.2▲ 30%
Frindsbury188.7▲ 12%
Upper Upnor176.4▲ 13%
Rochester163.2▲ 8%
Strood154.1▲ 18%
Wainscott70.4▼ 8%
Lower Upnor64.2▲ 26%
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 Frindsbury a safe area?

Frindsbury had about 188.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 30 Medway areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Frindsbury?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (639), followed by anti-social behaviour (540) and shoplifting (205).