Safety in Chatham

Chatham in South East scores 55/100 (good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

9,126

Rate per 1,000

122.8

1-year trend

+0.8%

3-year trend

+2.1%

5-year trend

-6.3%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

85

Per 1,000 residents

1.1

Data last updated: 15 August 2026