ME1 1EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 1EE

ME1 1EE, Medway has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 86.98 per 1,000 population. This ME1 1EE 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 1EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 1EE, encompassing approximately 919 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

ME1 1EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Medway Street with total crimes: 16
  • High Street with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

ME1 1EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2986.9852.63%
Anti-social behaviour1231.530.00%
Other theft713.0516.67%
Burglary57.6166.67%
Drugs55.440.00%
Vehicle crime45.44300.00%
Public order44.35-20.00%
Shoplifting44.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.35-77.78%
Other crime22.170.00%
Bicycle theft22.170.00%
Theft from the person22.17100.00%
Robbery12.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1968.49-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour1220.66-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson913.0528.57%
Other theft69.78200.00%
Public order56.52-16.67%
Drugs55.44400.00%
Burglary35.440.00%
Vehicle crime13.26-66.67%
Shoplifting11.09-75.00%
Robbery11.09-50.00%
Theft from the person11.09-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2876.10-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour1330.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson714.1375.00%
Public order67.61100.00%
Shoplifting46.52-20.00%
Vehicle crime34.3550.00%
Other theft23.26-60.00%
Possession of weapons22.17100.00%
Robbery22.170.00%
Theft from the person22.170.00%
Drugs12.17-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3075.02-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour1332.62-18.75%
Other theft514.1325.00%
Shoplifting55.44400.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.4433.33%
Drugs34.3550.00%
Public order33.26-70.00%
Vehicle crime23.260.00%
Robbery22.170.00%
Other crime12.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3592.4152.17%
Anti-social behaviour1638.0577.78%
Public order1017.40900.00%
Burglary510.87400.00%
Other theft45.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.35-62.50%
Robbery23.260.00%
Bicycle theft22.170.00%
Drugs22.170.00%
Vehicle crime22.17100.00%
Other crime22.17-33.33%
Shoplifting12.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2359.80-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour925.01-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.780.00%
Other theft48.7033.33%
Other crime34.35200.00%
Drugs23.26100.00%
Shoplifting22.170.00%
Burglary12.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Public order11.09-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2766.32-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour1029.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson810.8760.00%
Other theft38.7050.00%
Public order33.26-40.00%
Burglary23.260.00%
Shoplifting22.17-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.17-50.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Robbery11.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2970.67107.14%
Anti-social behaviour1531.53114.29%
Public order516.3125.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.4425.00%
Shoplifting35.44-25.00%
Vehicle crime23.26100.00%
Other theft22.17100.00%
Possession of weapons22.17100.00%
Other crime12.17-75.00%
Robbery11.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1451.10-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour715.2275.00%
Shoplifting47.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.350.00%
Drugs44.350.00%
Other crime44.3533.33%
Public order44.35100.00%
Theft from the person14.350.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-50.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Robbery11.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1740.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour418.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.3533.33%
Other crime34.350.00%
Public order23.26-71.43%
Vehicle crime22.17100.00%
Burglary22.170.00%
Shoplifting12.17-50.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Theft from the person11.09-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1744.58-48.48%
Public order718.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.61-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson34.35-50.00%
Drugs23.260.00%
Shoplifting22.17-33.33%
Theft from the person22.17100.00%
Burglary22.170.00%
Other theft12.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3378.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour1135.880.00%
Public order711.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.610.00%
Shoplifting36.520.00%
Robbery23.260.00%
Vehicle crime22.170.00%
Other crime22.170.00%
Other theft22.170.00%
Burglary22.170.00%
Possession of weapons12.170.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20248
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202413
June 202413
May 202416
April 20249
March 202410
February 202415
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202419
July 202428
June 202430
May 202435
April 202423
March 202427
February 202429
January 202414
December 202317
November 202317
October 202333

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 202410
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Medway Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. High Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Manor Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. New Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Gundulph Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 7. St Margaret'S Banks
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hamond Hill
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Five Bells Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Foundary Wharf
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Doust Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hulkes Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Afghan Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Bourne Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Hawkwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Cooks Wharf
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. St Bartholomew'S Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. The Fort
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Albany Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St Bartholomew'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1