NEW ROAD, ME1 1BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 1BN

NEW ROAD, ME1 1BN, Medway has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.25 per 1,000 population. This ME1 1BN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME1 postcode area, which has experienced 292 crimes and a crime rate of 8.66 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME1 1BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 1BN, encompassing approximately 3486 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

ME1 1BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 14
  • King Street with total crimes: 8
  • Orange Terrace with total crimes: 7

NEW ROAD, ME1 1BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4027.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour1711.470.00%
Other theft74.8816.67%
Drugs62.01-14.29%
Burglary51.7266.67%
Vehicle crime51.43150.00%
Public order41.43-33.33%
Shoplifting31.15-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-86.67%
Other crime20.570.00%
Robbery10.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4032.1214.29%
Anti-social behaviour1711.47-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson154.8850.00%
Drugs74.300.00%
Other theft62.010.00%
Public order61.72-14.29%
Shoplifting51.72-37.50%
Theft from the person31.430.00%
Burglary30.86200.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.57100.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3525.81-14.63%
Anti-social behaviour1810.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.1642.86%
Shoplifting82.87-33.33%
Public order72.2916.67%
Other theft62.0120.00%
Vehicle crime31.72-40.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4130.40-2.38%
Anti-social behaviour2411.7614.29%
Shoplifting126.88140.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.440.00%
Public order62.01-50.00%
Other theft51.7266.67%
Vehicle crime51.4366.67%
Drugs31.43-25.00%
Other crime20.86-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.57-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4232.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour2112.0540.00%
Public order126.02500.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.440.00%
Burglary62.01500.00%
Shoplifting51.72-54.55%
Drugs41.43100.00%
Possession of weapons41.15300.00%
Vehicle crime31.15200.00%
Other crime30.86-40.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Bicycle theft20.86100.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.09-45.10%
Anti-social behaviour158.037.14%
Shoplifting114.30175.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.16-12.50%
Other crime52.010.00%
Other theft31.43-25.00%
Public order20.86-50.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5128.1127.50%
Anti-social behaviour1414.63-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson84.0214.29%
Other crime52.29400.00%
Shoplifting41.430.00%
Other theft41.150.00%
Public order41.150.00%
Bicycle theft21.150.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4020.6537.93%
Anti-social behaviour1711.4770.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.880.00%
Public order42.01-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Other crime10.57-83.33%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2925.24-14.71%
Public order128.32300.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.8740.00%
Drugs62.010.00%
Other crime61.72200.00%
Shoplifting51.72400.00%
Other theft31.43-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Burglary20.57-33.33%
Robbery10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.64-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour109.75-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson52.87-28.57%
Other theft41.43300.00%
Public order31.15-50.00%
Burglary30.86200.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3820.94-22.45%
Anti-social behaviour1310.90-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson73.73-36.36%
Public order62.01-40.00%
Drugs51.72150.00%
Vehicle crime21.43-60.00%
Other theft10.57-83.33%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4932.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour2214.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.310.00%
Public order103.160.00%
Other theft62.870.00%
Vehicle crime51.720.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 467 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202440
July 202435
June 202441
May 202442
April 202428
March 202451
February 202440
January 202429
December 202334
November 202338
October 202349

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202417
July 202418
June 202424
May 202421
April 202415
March 202414
February 202417
January 202410
December 202310
November 202313
October 202322

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 202412
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 202412
December 20233
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 202412
May 20245
April 202411
March 20244
January 20245
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202415
July 202410
June 20247
May 20247
April 20247
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20246
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME1 1BN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. King Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Orange Terrace
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Almon Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 6. Cazeneuve Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. New Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Gundulph Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Hellyar Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. St Margaret'S Banks
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Weatherly Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Gravel Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Ross Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Peter Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Five Bells Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Foundary Wharf
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Doust Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Hulkes Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Bardell Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Castle Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Delce Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Foord Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. James Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Bourne Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Hawkwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Cooks Wharf
    Total1
    Burglary1