RIDLEY ROAD, ME1 1UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 1UL

RIDLEY ROAD, ME1 1UL, Medway has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.16 per 1,000 population. This ME1 1UL 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 1UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 1UL, encompassing approximately 4042 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-27.59% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

ME1 1UL 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

RIDLEY ROAD, ME1 1UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.16-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour55.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-57.14%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.3645.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.47250.00%
Other theft11.73-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.37-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.95-16.67%
Other theft42.47-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.990.00%
Burglary30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-60.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Other crime10.49-75.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.8425.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.19140.00%
Other theft72.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.73-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.24100.00%
Other crime40.99100.00%
Public order20.99-33.33%
Drugs10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.645.26%
Criminal damage and arson74.95250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7366.67%
Public order31.2450.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Other crime20.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.64-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.7050.00%
Vehicle crime30.7450.00%
Drugs30.74200.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%
Public order20.49100.00%
Other crime20.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.49100.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.3953.85%
Other theft74.95250.00%
Other crime41.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-71.43%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In February 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 offences137.42-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour73.22250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7350.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Other theft20.49-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.42-6.67%
Other theft53.4666.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-33.33%
Drugs20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.16-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.71-40.00%
Other theft30.74200.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-66.67%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.1431.25%
Criminal damage and arson65.2050.00%
Vehicle crime51.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.240.00%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.960.00%
Vehicle crime51.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202410
June 202412
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202429
July 202420
June 202425
May 202420
April 202419
March 202420
February 202413
January 202414
December 202315
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20247
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 4 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
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME1 1UL 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. Hellyar Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Longley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Weatherly Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Jenner Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Foord Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. James Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Esplanade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Hathaway Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Magwitch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oliver Twist Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Watts' Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1