MEDWAY, BN27 3HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BN27 3HE

MEDWAY, BN27 3HE, Wealden has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.21 per 1,000 population. This BN27 3HE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BN27 postcode area, which has experienced 124 crimes and a crime rate of 3.85 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BN27 3HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BN27 3HE, encompassing approximately 3117 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BN27 3HE area, explore the BN27 3HE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BN27 3HE Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hedley Way with total crimes: 2
  • Stroma Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Hawks Road with total crimes: 1

MEDWAY, BN27 3HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.60-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.17125.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.57-40.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.21150.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.92-33.33%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.60200.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.92100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-66.67%
Other theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.89-50.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.920.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BN27 3HE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hedley Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Stroma Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hawks Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bexley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Solway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Fairisle Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Portland Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Carrington Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1