ME1 1RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 1RP

ME1 1RP, Medway has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.00 per 1,000 population. This ME1 1RP 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 1RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 1RP, encompassing approximately 5554 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-28.21% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

ME1 1RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Street with total crimes: 8
  • Cazeneuve Street with total crimes: 5
  • Hooper'S Road with total crimes: 4

ME1 1RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.00-28.21%
Other theft65.0420.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.08-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson31.08-70.00%
Shoplifting30.54-40.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.8434.48%
Anti-social behaviour117.02-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.98100.00%
Other theft51.80-16.67%
Shoplifting50.90-37.50%
Other crime30.90200.00%
Public order30.54-40.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-50.00%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Burglary10.18-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.22-14.71%
Anti-social behaviour155.22-16.67%
Shoplifting82.70-20.00%
Other theft61.44-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.08-16.67%
Public order50.900.00%
Burglary40.900.00%
Vehicle crime40.72-20.00%
Other crime10.72-75.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.923.03%
Anti-social behaviour186.12200.00%
Other theft103.24400.00%
Shoplifting101.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.80-25.00%
Public order51.0825.00%
Vehicle crime50.90150.00%
Other crime40.90100.00%
Drugs20.72-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.9617.86%
Criminal damage and arson85.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.440.00%
Shoplifting51.08-54.55%
Public order40.90100.00%
Possession of weapons40.72300.00%
Drugs30.7250.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Other crime20.36-33.33%
Other theft20.36100.00%
Burglary20.36-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.36-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.06-28.21%
Shoplifting115.04175.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.08-20.00%
Other crime30.72-40.00%
Burglary30.5450.00%
Bicycle theft30.5450.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Public order20.36-33.33%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-87.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.6877.27%
Other theft87.02300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4466.67%
Other crime50.90400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.90-50.00%
Shoplifting40.720.00%
Public order30.7250.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.38-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.96300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Public order20.54-66.67%
Other theft20.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.36-33.33%
Other crime10.36-75.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.62-3.85%
Other theft64.5020.00%
Public order61.08500.00%
Other crime41.080.00%
Shoplifting30.72200.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.36-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson64.68-33.33%
Other theft51.08400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.72-50.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.983.23%
Criminal damage and arson95.7650.00%
Vehicle crime61.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.08-25.00%
Public order31.08-40.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.440.00%
Vehicle crime61.080.00%
Public order51.080.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241
March 20248
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202439
July 202429
June 202434
May 202433
April 202428
March 202439
February 202422
January 202425
December 202326
November 202332
October 202331

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202415
June 202418
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20248
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245
April 202411
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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
August 20242
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. King Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Cazeneuve Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Hooper'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Clive Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 6. Hellyar Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Princes Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Longley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Weatherly Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Gravel Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Ross Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Peter Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Castle Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Delce Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Jenner Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Foord Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. James Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Esplanade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Magwitch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Oliver Twist Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Watts' Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1