THE ESPLANADE, ME1 1QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 1QW

THE ESPLANADE, ME1 1QW, Medway has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.35 per 1,000 population. This ME1 1QW 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 1QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 1QW, encompassing approximately 1925 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME1 1QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastgate Terrace with total crimes: 7
  • College Yard with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

THE ESPLANADE, ME1 1QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.35-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.67-66.67%
Shoplifting11.560.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.79800.00%
Vehicle crime14.67-75.00%
Public order10.52-80.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-80.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.790.00%
Public order52.600.00%
Vehicle crime42.600.00%
Theft from the person32.080.00%
Burglary31.560.00%
Other theft11.56-66.67%
Robbery10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.35-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.190.00%
Other theft31.560.00%
Drugs11.560.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.50140.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.23-25.00%
Public order31.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.56200.00%
Vehicle crime11.56-50.00%
Robbery10.52-75.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.95-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.60100.00%
Robbery42.08300.00%
Public order22.080.00%
Other theft21.04-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Bicycle theft21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.3916.67%
Other theft63.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.12-60.00%
Bicycle theft21.040.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.35-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.60200.00%
Drugs11.560.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.7980.00%
Other theft44.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.83-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour32.60200.00%
Drugs21.560.00%
Theft from the person21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%
Other theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.4344.44%
Vehicle crime36.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.56200.00%
Burglary11.560.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.430.00%
Public order44.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.560.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202415
June 202410
May 202412
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
October 20234

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Eastgate Terrace
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. College Yard
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Minor Canon Row
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. St Margaret'S Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Esplanade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hathaway Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Watts' Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1