ME1 1EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 1EP

ME1 1EP, Medway has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.31 per 1,000 population. This ME1 1EP 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 1EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 1EP, encompassing approximately 3106 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (53.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

ME1 1EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • King Street with total crimes: 8

ME1 1EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4938.3153.12%
Anti-social behaviour2515.784.17%
Public order98.05-10.00%
Shoplifting82.90-27.27%
Other theft62.580.00%
Vehicle crime61.93-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.93-76.92%
Drugs30.970.00%
Robbery20.97100.00%
Theft from the person20.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.64-33.33%
Burglary20.64-33.33%
Other crime10.64-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3239.28-21.95%
Anti-social behaviour2410.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.7318.18%
Shoplifting114.1957.14%
Public order103.5411.11%
Vehicle crime83.2260.00%
Other theft62.58-14.29%
Theft from the person41.93100.00%
Possession of weapons31.290.00%
Burglary30.97200.00%
Drugs30.970.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Bicycle theft20.64100.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In July 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 offences4134.772.50%
Anti-social behaviour2413.20-35.14%
Criminal damage and arson117.7337.50%
Public order93.54125.00%
Other theft72.90-36.36%
Shoplifting72.25-36.36%
Vehicle crime52.25-16.67%
Theft from the person21.610.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4039.28-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour3712.88105.56%
Other theft1111.9183.33%
Shoplifting113.54120.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.54-20.00%
Vehicle crime62.58-14.29%
Public order41.93-42.86%
Drugs21.29-60.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-75.00%
Burglary10.32-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4236.7027.27%
Anti-social behaviour1813.525.88%
Criminal damage and arson105.7966.67%
Public order73.2216.67%
Vehicle crime72.25250.00%
Other theft62.2550.00%
Drugs51.9366.67%
Shoplifting51.61-54.55%
Possession of weapons41.610.00%
Burglary41.290.00%
Robbery21.29-50.00%
Theft from the person20.64100.00%
Other crime10.64-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3329.30-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour1710.6213.33%
Shoplifting115.471000.00%
Public order63.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9350.00%
Other theft41.93-42.86%
Robbery41.29100.00%
Drugs31.2950.00%
Other crime20.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3925.76-22.00%
Anti-social behaviour1512.5625.00%
Other theft74.83133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.25-33.33%
Other crime31.2950.00%
Public order30.97-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.970.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Drugs20.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.64-33.33%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5028.012.04%
Anti-social behaviour1216.1020.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.8620.00%
Public order41.93-63.64%
Other theft31.290.00%
Vehicle crime30.97200.00%
Drugs30.97200.00%
Burglary20.97-33.33%
Other crime20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.64-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4930.584.26%
Public order1115.78450.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.22-37.50%
Shoplifting41.61-20.00%
Burglary31.290.00%
Bicycle theft30.970.00%
Other theft30.97-50.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-80.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4729.309.30%
Anti-social behaviour1515.13-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson84.8333.33%
Other theft62.58200.00%
Shoplifting51.9366.67%
Vehicle crime51.61-16.67%
Public order21.61-50.00%
Drugs10.64-75.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4329.942.38%
Anti-social behaviour1913.84-13.64%
Vehicle crime66.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9350.00%
Burglary41.9333.33%
Drugs41.29100.00%
Public order41.29-63.64%
Shoplifting31.29-75.00%
Other theft20.97-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4235.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour2213.520.00%
Shoplifting127.080.00%
Public order113.860.00%
Other theft83.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.580.00%
Vehicle crime31.290.00%
Burglary30.970.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202424
July 202424
June 202437
May 202418
April 202417
March 202415
February 202412
January 202410
December 202315
November 202319
October 202322

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
July 202411
June 20248
May 202410
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20249
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 202411
December 20232
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20247
June 202411
May 20245
April 202411
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 507 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202432
July 202441
June 202440
May 202442
April 202433
March 202439
February 202450
January 202449
December 202347
November 202343
October 202342

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20247
June 202411
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
February 20242
January 20243
November 20234
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. King Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. La Providence
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Eastgate Terrace
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Orange Terrace
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Almon Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 8. Cazeneuve Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Blue Boar Lane
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Hooper'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. College Yard
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Gundolph Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Bishops Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Corys Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gravel Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Bardell Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Eastgate
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 20. Northgate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Foord Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bourne Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Hawkwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Belvedere Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Minor Canon Row
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Thalia Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Corporation Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Common Creek Wharf
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Gas House Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1