ME1 1GT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 1GT

ME1 1GT, Medway has recorded a total of 99 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.96 per 1,000 population. This ME1 1GT 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 1GT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 1GT, encompassing approximately 2202 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

ME1 1GT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • La Providence with total crimes: 8

ME1 1GT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences4244.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour1819.07-14.29%
Public order98.1728.57%
Shoplifting84.09-27.27%
Vehicle crime63.63-14.29%
Other theft42.72-20.00%
Drugs31.820.00%
Robbery21.36100.00%
Theft from the person20.91-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Burglary20.91-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.91-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2846.32-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour2112.710.00%
Shoplifting119.5457.14%
Vehicle crime75.00133.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.18-12.50%
Public order73.18-12.50%
Other theft53.18-28.57%
Theft from the person42.27100.00%
Burglary31.82200.00%
Drugs31.360.00%
Possession of weapons21.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3240.4214.29%
Anti-social behaviour2114.53-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.54300.00%
Public order83.63166.67%
Other theft73.6340.00%
Shoplifting73.18-36.36%
Vehicle crime33.18-25.00%
Theft from the person21.360.00%
Burglary10.910.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2837.69-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour2512.7166.67%
Shoplifting1111.35120.00%
Other theft55.000.00%
Vehicle crime42.27-33.33%
Public order31.82-50.00%
Drugs21.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-71.43%
Other crime10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-66.67%
Burglary10.45-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3543.1416.67%
Anti-social behaviour1515.897.14%
Criminal damage and arson76.8175.00%
Public order63.1820.00%
Vehicle crime62.72200.00%
Other theft52.7225.00%
Shoplifting52.27-54.55%
Burglary42.270.00%
Drugs41.82300.00%
Possession of weapons31.820.00%
Robbery21.36-50.00%
Theft from the person20.91100.00%
Bicycle theft10.91-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3035.87-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour1413.6227.27%
Shoplifting116.361000.00%
Public order55.00150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2733.33%
Other theft41.82-42.86%
Robbery41.82100.00%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Other crime10.91-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3531.33-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour1115.8922.22%
Other theft75.00250.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.18-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.360.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Drugs20.91-33.33%
Public order20.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-33.33%
Shoplifting10.910.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4032.24-2.44%
Anti-social behaviour918.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.0966.67%
Public order42.27-63.64%
Vehicle crime31.820.00%
Drugs31.360.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Other theft20.91-33.33%
Shoplifting10.91-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4134.977.89%
Public order1118.621000.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.00-35.71%
Shoplifting44.09-20.00%
Other theft31.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.360.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3834.512.70%
Anti-social behaviour1417.26-12.50%
Other theft66.36500.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.7250.00%
Shoplifting52.7266.67%
Vehicle crime32.270.00%
Drugs11.36-66.67%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Public order10.45-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3733.602.78%
Anti-social behaviour1616.80-15.79%
Public order47.27-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson41.8233.33%
Drugs31.8250.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Shoplifting31.36-75.00%
Burglary21.36-33.33%
Other theft10.91-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3643.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour1916.350.00%
Shoplifting128.630.00%
Public order115.450.00%
Other theft85.000.00%
Burglary33.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Drugs21.360.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 202411
December 20231
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 422 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202428
July 202432
June 202428
May 202435
April 202430
March 202435
February 202440
January 202441
December 202338
November 202337
October 202336

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 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 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
July 202421
June 202425
May 202415
April 202414
March 202411
February 20249
January 20249
December 202314
November 202316
October 202319

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
December 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 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 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    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. Orange Terrace
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Almon Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 7. Cazeneuve Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Blue Boar Lane
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. College Yard
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bishops Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Corys Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 13. Nightclub
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gravel Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Bardell Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Eastgate
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 17. Northgate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Bourne Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Belvedere Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Minor Canon Row
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Thalia Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Corporation Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Common Creek Wharf
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Gas House Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. St Margaret'S Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1