HIGH STREET, ME1 1JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 1JT

HIGH STREET, ME1 1JT, Medway has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.87 per 1,000 population. This ME1 1JT 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 1JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 1JT, encompassing approximately 2764 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

ME1 1JT 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

HIGH STREET, ME1 1JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4840.8760.00%
Anti-social behaviour2417.364.35%
Public order88.68-20.00%
Shoplifting82.89-27.27%
Other theft62.890.00%
Vehicle crime52.17-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.81-75.00%
Robbery21.09100.00%
Theft from the person20.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Burglary20.72-33.33%
Other crime10.72-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.36-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3042.32-26.83%
Anti-social behaviour2310.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.3220.00%
Shoplifting114.3457.14%
Public order103.9811.11%
Vehicle crime83.6260.00%
Other theft62.89-14.29%
Theft from the person42.17100.00%
Burglary31.45200.00%
Drugs31.090.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Bicycle theft20.72100.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4138.347.89%
Anti-social behaviour2314.83-32.35%
Criminal damage and arson108.3242.86%
Public order93.62125.00%
Other theft73.26-36.36%
Shoplifting72.53-36.36%
Vehicle crime52.53-16.67%
Theft from the person21.810.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3841.96-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour3413.7588.89%
Other theft1112.3083.33%
Shoplifting113.98120.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.98-30.00%
Vehicle crime62.53-14.29%
Public order42.17-42.86%
Drugs21.45-60.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-75.00%
Burglary10.36-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4040.5121.21%
Anti-social behaviour1814.475.88%
Criminal damage and arson106.5166.67%
Public order73.6216.67%
Vehicle crime72.53250.00%
Other theft62.5350.00%
Drugs52.1766.67%
Shoplifting51.81-54.55%
Possession of weapons41.810.00%
Burglary41.450.00%
Robbery21.45-50.00%
Theft from the person20.72100.00%
Other crime10.72-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%

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 offences3332.92-13.16%
Anti-social behaviour1711.9421.43%
Shoplifting116.151000.00%
Public order63.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.17100.00%
Other theft42.17-42.86%
Robbery41.45100.00%
Drugs31.4550.00%
Other crime21.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences3827.85-22.45%
Anti-social behaviour1413.7527.27%
Other theft75.06133.33%
Other crime32.5350.00%
Public order31.09-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.090.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Drugs20.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4930.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour1117.7210.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.9820.00%
Public order42.17-63.64%
Other theft31.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.09200.00%
Drugs31.090.00%
Burglary21.09-33.33%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Shoplifting10.72-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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 offences4932.9211.36%
Public order1117.72450.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.62-37.50%
Burglary31.810.00%
Bicycle theft31.090.00%
Other theft31.09-50.00%
Shoplifting31.09-40.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-80.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4431.834.76%
Anti-social behaviour1515.92-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson85.4333.33%
Other theft62.89200.00%
Shoplifting52.1766.67%
Vehicle crime51.810.00%
Public order21.81-50.00%
Drugs10.72-75.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences4232.5510.53%
Anti-social behaviour1815.19-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.5150.00%
Vehicle crime52.1766.67%
Burglary41.8133.33%
Drugs41.45100.00%
Public order41.45-63.64%
Shoplifting31.45-75.00%
Other theft21.09-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3837.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour2013.750.00%
Shoplifting127.230.00%
Public order114.340.00%
Other theft83.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.890.00%
Vehicle crime31.450.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 227 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202423
July 202423
June 202434
May 202418
April 202417
March 202414
February 202411
January 202410
December 202315
November 202318
October 202320

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 202410
June 20247
May 202410
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
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 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 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 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 490 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202430
July 202441
June 202438
May 202440
April 202433
March 202438
February 202449
January 202449
December 202344
November 202342
October 202338

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 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20241

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 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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 1JT 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. Bishops Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Corys Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gravel Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Bardell Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Eastgate
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 19. Northgate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Belvedere Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Minor Canon Row
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Thalia Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Corporation Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Common Creek Wharf
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Gas House Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. St Margaret'S Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1