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Is Gillingham ME8 safe?

Covering wards: Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch, Hempstead & Wigmore, Rainham North, Rainham South East, Rainham South West, Twydall, Watling

Thinking about moving to Gillingham ME8? Police recorded 150 crimes here in April 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.

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April 2026 — ME8 area

Official UK Police data

150 crimes recorded
Top crime types
Violence & sexual offences 50
Anti-social behaviour 37
Other theft 15
Near the national average

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Is Gillingham ME8 safe to live in?

Gillingham ME8 recorded 150 crimes in April 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 50 incidents. This is near the national average for areas of similar size. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.

What are the most common crimes in Gillingham ME8?

In April 2026, the top crime types in Gillingham ME8 were: Violence & sexual offences (50), Anti-social behaviour (37), and Other theft (15). These accounted for 68% of all recorded crime in the area.

How does Gillingham ME8 compare to the national average?

Gillingham ME8 is near the national average for total recorded crime. This suggests the area has broadly typical crime levels for the UK.

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