ESPLANADE, ME1 1QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 1QE

ESPLANADE, ME1 1QE, Medway has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.28 per 1,000 population. This ME1 1QE 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 1QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 1QE, encompassing approximately 1034 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME1 1QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • La Providence with total crimes: 8
  • College Yard with total crimes: 4

ESPLANADE, ME1 1QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1949.2835.71%
Anti-social behaviour1218.36-45.45%
Public order511.600.00%
Shoplifting54.83-44.44%
Vehicle crime24.83-50.00%
Theft from the person21.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.93-50.00%
Other theft11.93-50.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Drugs10.97-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2262.8169.23%
Violence and sexual offences1421.26-22.22%
Shoplifting913.5312.50%
Public order58.7066.67%
Vehicle crime44.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.87100.00%
Other theft23.87-33.33%
Drugs21.930.00%
Possession of weapons11.930.00%
Theft from the person10.97-50.00%
Robbery10.970.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1852.1812.50%
Anti-social behaviour1317.390.00%
Shoplifting812.56-27.27%
Public order37.73200.00%
Other theft32.900.00%
Vehicle crime32.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.900.00%
Theft from the person21.930.00%
Bicycle theft11.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1649.2845.45%
Anti-social behaviour1315.468.33%
Shoplifting1112.56120.00%
Vehicle crime410.6333.33%
Other theft33.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.90-50.00%
Public order11.93-80.00%
Burglary10.970.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1243.4871.43%
Violence and sexual offences1111.60-26.67%
Public order510.6366.67%
Shoplifting54.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.8333.33%
Other theft33.8750.00%
Vehicle crime32.9050.00%
Theft from the person12.900.00%
Burglary10.970.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1545.420.00%
Shoplifting1014.49900.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.76200.00%
Public order32.90200.00%
Robbery32.900.00%
Other theft22.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.93-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.930.00%
Drugs10.970.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1532.85-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour714.49-30.00%
Other theft46.76300.00%
Vehicle crime33.87200.00%
Bicycle theft12.900.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Public order10.970.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1633.826.67%
Anti-social behaviour1015.4642.86%
Criminal damage and arson39.6650.00%
Vehicle crime12.90-50.00%
Public order10.97-75.00%
Shoplifting10.97-66.67%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other theft10.97-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1539.62-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour714.4940.00%
Public order46.76300.00%
Shoplifting33.87-40.00%
Other theft22.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.93-50.00%
Burglary21.930.00%
Vehicle crime21.93-33.33%
Robbery11.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2040.5842.86%
Anti-social behaviour519.33-54.55%
Shoplifting54.8366.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.83300.00%
Other theft33.8750.00%
Vehicle crime32.9050.00%
Possession of weapons12.900.00%
Public order10.97-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1436.7216.67%
Anti-social behaviour1113.530.00%
Shoplifting310.63-75.00%
Other theft22.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.93100.00%
Public order21.93-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.930.00%
Burglary10.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1249.280.00%
Shoplifting1211.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour1111.600.00%
Public order510.630.00%
Other theft44.830.00%
Burglary23.870.00%
Drugs21.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
July 202413
June 202413
May 202412
April 20247
March 20247
February 202410
January 20247
December 20235
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
July 202418
June 202416
May 202411
April 202415
March 202415
February 202416
January 202415
December 202320
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20248
June 202411
May 20245
April 202410
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 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
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. La Providence
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. College Yard
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Gundolph Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 5. Corys Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kingswear Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Taylor'S Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Northgate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Minor Canon Row
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Corporation Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Common Creek Wharf
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Gas House Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. St Margaret'S Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Canal Road
    Total1
    Drugs1