ME1 1NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 1NJ

ME1 1NJ, Medway has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.27 per 1,000 population. This ME1 1NJ 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 1NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 1NJ, encompassing approximately 1455 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (94.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

ME1 1NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • La Providence with total crimes: 8

ME1 1NJ 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 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3354.2794.12%
Anti-social behaviour2022.67-4.76%
Public order613.74-14.29%
Shoplifting64.12-45.45%
Vehicle crime54.12-16.67%
Other theft33.430.00%
Robbery22.06100.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2154.2716.67%
Violence and sexual offences1714.43-32.00%
Shoplifting1111.6857.14%
Criminal damage and arson77.560.00%
Public order74.8140.00%
Vehicle crime64.8150.00%
Other theft34.12-40.00%
Burglary22.06100.00%
Drugs21.370.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Theft from the person10.69-50.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2551.5213.64%
Anti-social behaviour1817.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson712.36133.33%
Shoplifting74.81-36.36%
Other theft54.8125.00%
Public order53.43150.00%
Vehicle crime43.4333.33%
Theft from the person22.750.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2448.7760.00%
Violence and sexual offences2216.49-4.35%
Shoplifting1115.11120.00%
Other theft47.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.75-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.06-50.00%
Public order22.06-33.33%
Drugs11.37-50.00%
Burglary10.69-66.67%

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 offences2348.77-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour1515.800.00%
Vehicle crime610.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.1266.67%
Shoplifting53.43-50.00%
Other theft43.430.00%
Burglary32.750.00%
Public order32.06-25.00%
Drugs22.06100.00%
Robbery21.37-50.00%
Theft from the person21.37100.00%
Bicycle theft11.370.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences2648.7713.04%
Anti-social behaviour1517.8625.00%
Shoplifting1010.30900.00%
Other theft46.87-33.33%
Public order42.75300.00%
Robbery42.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.75200.00%
Vehicle crime22.060.00%
Theft from the person11.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2334.35-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour1215.8033.33%
Other theft68.24200.00%
Drugs24.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.37-33.33%
Public order11.37-75.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-83.33%

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 offences2941.22-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour919.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.18200.00%
Public order44.120.00%
Vehicle crime32.750.00%
Drugs32.060.00%
Other theft22.060.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.69-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3339.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour922.67-35.71%
Public order46.180.00%
Shoplifting32.75-25.00%
Other theft22.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37-60.00%
Theft from the person11.370.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3344.6526.92%
Anti-social behaviour1422.67-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson59.62150.00%
Other theft43.43300.00%
Shoplifting42.7533.33%
Vehicle crime32.750.00%
Drugs12.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

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 offences2639.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour1517.86-21.05%
Vehicle crime310.30200.00%
Shoplifting32.06-75.00%
Drugs22.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Public order21.37-66.67%
Other theft11.37-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Burglary10.69-66.67%
Theft from the person10.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2650.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour1917.860.00%
Shoplifting1213.050.00%
Public order68.240.00%
Other theft44.120.00%
Burglary32.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.060.00%
Robbery11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202417
July 202425
June 202422
May 202423
April 202426
March 202423
February 202429
January 202433
December 202333
November 202326
October 202326

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 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
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
July 202418
June 202424
May 202415
April 202415
March 202412
February 20249
January 20249
December 202314
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 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 20234
November 20231
October 20234

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 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 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 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

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

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    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. Eastgate
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 13. Northgate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Belvedere Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Minor Canon Row
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Thalia Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Corporation Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Common Creek Wharf
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Gas House Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. St Margaret'S Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1