ME1 1QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 1QP

ME1 1QP, Medway has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.28 per 1,000 population. This ME1 1QP 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 1QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 1QP, encompassing approximately 2338 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME1 1QP area, explore the ME1 1QP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME1 1QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hooper'S Road with total crimes: 4
  • St Margaret'S Mews with total crimes: 1
  • Esplanade with total crimes: 1

ME1 1QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.28-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour31.71-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.5562.50%
Anti-social behaviour75.5675.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.99100.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-75.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.12-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.42-63.64%
Vehicle crime41.71100.00%
Burglary31.710.00%
Theft from the person21.280.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-50.00%
Other theft10.43-80.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.2525.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.411000.00%
Other theft54.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.14-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Public order10.86-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.13400.00%
Public order22.14100.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.13-33.33%
Robbery41.710.00%
Drugs21.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Bicycle theft20.86100.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78.98600.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.990.00%
Vehicle crime22.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.27-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%
Other theft10.86-66.67%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.1340.00%
Other theft32.99200.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.99-58.33%
Drugs22.14100.00%
Theft from the person20.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.26140.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.13100.00%
Vehicle crime31.71-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28100.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 202411
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 20248
June 202415
May 202412
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hooper'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. St Margaret'S Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Esplanade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hathaway Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Magwitch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oliver Twist Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Watts' Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1