BACKFIELDS, ME1 1UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 1UH

BACKFIELDS, ME1 1UH, Medway has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.19 per 1,000 population. This ME1 1UH 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 1UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 1UH, encompassing approximately 2822 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME1 1UH area, explore the ME1 1UH 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 (-77.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME1 1UH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hooper'S Road with total crimes: 4
  • Esplanade with total crimes: 1
  • Hathaway Court with total crimes: 1

BACKFIELDS, ME1 1UH 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 offences43.19-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour31.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.6380.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.380.00%
Drugs12.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.28-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour63.54-45.45%
Vehicle crime32.1350.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Other crime10.71-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-80.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.8841.67%
Anti-social behaviour116.021000.00%
Other theft53.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.770.00%
Other crime31.06200.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.44140.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.25200.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.09-16.67%
Drugs31.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.71100.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.35-85.71%
Other crime10.350.00%

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 theft77.44250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.48-14.29%
Vehicle crime22.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.44-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9614.29%
Other theft32.83200.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-50.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Theft from the person20.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.2116.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.960.00%
Vehicle crime31.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-33.33%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.630.00%
Vehicle crime64.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 202411
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202418
July 202410
June 202417
May 202412
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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
August 20241
July 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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