DOUST WAY, ME1 1FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 1FF

DOUST WAY, ME1 1FF, Medway has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.99 per 1,000 population. This ME1 1FF 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 1FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 1FF, encompassing approximately 2421 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (20.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

ME1 1FF 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

DOUST WAY, ME1 1FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences3537.9920.69%
Anti-social behaviour1614.45-11.11%
Other theft96.6150.00%
Drugs63.7220.00%
Public order52.480.00%
Burglary52.0666.67%
Vehicle crime52.06150.00%
Shoplifting32.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-85.71%
Other crime20.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-50.00%
Theft from the person10.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2938.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour1811.9712.50%
Criminal damage and arson147.4327.27%
Other theft65.7820.00%
Public order52.48-28.57%
Drugs52.060.00%
Theft from the person32.060.00%
Burglary31.24200.00%
Vehicle crime21.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.83100.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2930.14-19.44%
Anti-social behaviour1611.97-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson116.6183.33%
Public order74.5475.00%
Other theft52.89-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.06-25.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3636.34-16.28%
Anti-social behaviour2314.8615.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.50-14.29%
Other theft62.48100.00%
Public order42.48-63.64%
Vehicle crime41.65100.00%
Shoplifting31.65200.00%
Drugs31.24-40.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.83-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4342.9459.26%
Anti-social behaviour2017.7633.33%
Public order118.26450.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.54-12.50%
Drugs52.89150.00%
Burglary52.060.00%
Possession of weapons42.06300.00%
Other theft31.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.83100.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.25-37.21%
Anti-social behaviour1511.157.14%
Criminal damage and arson86.190.00%
Other crime53.3025.00%
Other theft32.06-25.00%
Public order21.24-50.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4334.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour1417.767.69%
Criminal damage and arson85.7833.33%
Other theft43.300.00%
Other crime41.65300.00%
Public order41.65-20.00%
Bicycle theft21.650.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4329.7372.00%
Anti-social behaviour1317.7685.71%
Criminal damage and arson65.370.00%
Public order52.48-58.33%
Vehicle crime32.06200.00%
Other crime11.24-83.33%
Burglary10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2530.56-21.88%
Public order1210.32300.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.95-30.00%
Drugs62.890.00%
Other crime62.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.480.00%
Bicycle theft22.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Other theft20.83-33.33%
Shoplifting20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3225.19-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour1013.21-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson64.1320.00%
Public order32.48-57.14%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In November 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 offences3327.25-28.26%
Anti-social behaviour1113.63-42.11%
Public order74.54-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.89-37.50%
Drugs52.06150.00%
Vehicle crime32.060.00%
Other theft11.24-80.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4642.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour1918.990.00%
Public order107.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.130.00%
Other theft53.300.00%
Vehicle crime32.060.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 202411
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 202412
December 20233
November 20237
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 421 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202429
July 202429
June 202436
May 202443
April 202427
March 202443
February 202443
January 202425
December 202332
November 202333
October 202346

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202414
July 202411
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
January 20246
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
July 202416
June 202423
May 202420
April 202415
March 202414
February 202413
January 20247
December 202310
November 202311
October 202319

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 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 20244
May 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

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 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME1 1FF 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. St Margaret'S Banks
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bishops Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gravel Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Ross Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Peter Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Five Bells Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Foundary Wharf
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Doust Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Hulkes Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Bardell Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Eastgate
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 21. Delce Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Foord Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. James Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Bourne Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Hawkwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Cooks Wharf
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. St Bartholomew'S Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. St Bartholomew'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1