LIMEHOUSE WHARF, ME1 1GQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 1GQ

LIMEHOUSE WHARF, ME1 1GQ, Medway has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.63 per 1,000 population. This ME1 1GQ 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 1GQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 1GQ, encompassing approximately 1619 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME1 1GQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • La Providence with total crimes: 8

LIMEHOUSE WHARF, ME1 1GQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3350.6383.33%
Anti-social behaviour2120.370.00%
Public order712.970.00%
Shoplifting64.32-45.45%
Vehicle crime53.70-16.67%
Other theft33.090.00%
Robbery21.85100.00%
Burglary21.23-33.33%
Drugs11.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2150.6310.53%
Violence and sexual offences1812.97-28.00%
Shoplifting1111.1157.14%
Criminal damage and arson76.790.00%
Public order74.3240.00%
Vehicle crime64.3250.00%
Burglary33.70200.00%
Other theft31.85-40.00%
Drugs21.850.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.62-50.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2546.9219.05%
Anti-social behaviour1915.43-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson711.73133.33%
Shoplifting74.32-36.36%
Other theft54.3225.00%
Public order53.09150.00%
Vehicle crime43.0933.33%
Theft from the person22.470.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2443.2260.00%
Violence and sexual offences2114.82-8.70%
Shoplifting1112.97120.00%
Other theft46.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.47-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.85-50.00%
Public order21.85-33.33%
Drugs11.23-66.67%
Burglary10.62-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2345.69-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour1514.20-6.25%
Vehicle crime69.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.7066.67%
Shoplifting53.09-50.00%
Other theft43.090.00%
Burglary32.470.00%
Drugs31.85200.00%
Public order31.85-25.00%
Robbery21.85-50.00%
Theft from the person21.23100.00%
Possession of weapons21.230.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2745.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour1616.6733.33%
Shoplifting109.88900.00%
Other theft46.17-33.33%
Public order42.47300.00%
Robbery42.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4750.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Theft from the person11.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2733.96-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour1216.6733.33%
Other theft67.41200.00%
Drugs23.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.23-33.33%
Public order11.23-75.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2937.04-17.14%
Anti-social behaviour917.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.5666.67%
Public order43.090.00%
Vehicle crime32.470.00%
Drugs31.850.00%
Other crime21.850.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Shoplifting10.62-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3537.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour921.61-35.71%
Public order45.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.47-50.00%
Shoplifting31.85-25.00%
Other theft21.85-60.00%
Theft from the person11.230.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3542.6034.62%
Anti-social behaviour1421.61-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson68.64200.00%
Other theft53.70400.00%
Shoplifting43.0933.33%
Vehicle crime32.470.00%
Drugs11.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2635.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour1516.05-25.00%
Vehicle crime39.260.00%
Public order31.85-50.00%
Shoplifting31.85-75.00%
Drugs21.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Other theft11.23-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.62-66.67%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2646.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour2016.050.00%
Shoplifting1212.350.00%
Public order67.410.00%
Other theft53.700.00%
Burglary33.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.850.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202421
July 202419
June 202424
May 202415
April 202416
March 202412
February 20249
January 20249
December 202314
November 202315
October 202320

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202418
July 202425
June 202421
May 202423
April 202427
March 202427
February 202429
January 202435
December 202335
November 202326
October 202326

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20247
June 202411
May 20245
April 202410
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 202312

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

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. La Providence
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Eastgate Terrace
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Almon Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 6. Blue Boar Lane
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. College Yard
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Gundolph Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 9. Bishops Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Corys Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bardell Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Eastgate
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 14. Northgate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Belvedere Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Minor Canon Row
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Thalia Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Corporation Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Common Creek Wharf
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Gas House Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. St Margaret'S Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1