ME1 1UZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 1UZ

ME1 1UZ, Medway has recorded a total of 122 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.53 per 1,000 population. This ME1 1UZ 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 1UZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 1UZ, encompassing approximately 4276 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (24.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

ME1 1UZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • King Street with total crimes: 8

ME1 1UZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5628.5324.44%
Anti-social behaviour2013.10-16.67%
Other theft84.6860.00%
Public order81.87-11.11%
Vehicle crime61.87-14.29%
Shoplifting51.4025.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.17-71.43%
Drugs40.9433.33%
Burglary30.940.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Theft from the person20.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Other crime10.47-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4529.0025.00%
Anti-social behaviour2410.524.35%
Criminal damage and arson145.6116.67%
Public order93.2712.50%
Vehicle crime72.10133.33%
Other theft51.64-37.50%
Shoplifting41.1733.33%
Drugs30.940.00%
Theft from the person30.700.00%
Other crime30.70200.00%
Burglary30.7050.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3622.45-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour238.42-37.84%
Criminal damage and arson125.3833.33%
Other theft82.81-20.00%
Public order81.8714.29%
Shoplifting31.87-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-40.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4528.53-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour3710.5276.19%
Other theft108.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.34-10.00%
Public order72.100.00%
Vehicle crime51.64-28.57%
Shoplifting41.17-20.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Drugs20.47-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.47-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4829.0041.18%
Anti-social behaviour2111.2231.25%
Criminal damage and arson104.9166.67%
Public order72.3475.00%
Vehicle crime71.64250.00%
Shoplifting51.64150.00%
Drugs51.1766.67%
Other theft51.1766.67%
Possession of weapons41.17300.00%
Burglary40.94300.00%
Robbery30.94200.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.01-37.04%
Anti-social behaviour167.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.7420.00%
Public order41.400.00%
Drugs30.940.00%
Other theft30.70-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Other crime20.47-66.67%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5423.38-1.82%
Anti-social behaviour1612.636.67%
Other theft93.74350.00%
Other crime62.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.40-16.67%
Public order41.17-50.00%
Drugs30.9450.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5522.2225.00%
Anti-social behaviour1512.8687.50%
Public order83.51-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson61.8750.00%
Vehicle crime31.4050.00%
Other theft20.70-60.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Drugs20.470.00%
Other crime20.47-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4421.280.00%
Public order1110.29266.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.57-46.67%
Other theft51.870.00%
Other crime41.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.94-42.86%
Burglary30.940.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Theft from the person20.47100.00%
Shoplifting20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4418.71-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour1510.29-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson73.5140.00%
Other theft51.64400.00%
Public order31.17-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-60.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.23-80.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5021.28-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour1611.69-15.79%
Vehicle crime53.7425.00%
Drugs51.17150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.170.00%
Public order41.17-50.00%
Burglary30.94200.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Other theft10.47-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5425.0212.50%
Anti-social behaviour1912.63-9.52%
Public order84.4414.29%
Other theft61.87500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.40-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.17-20.00%
Robbery30.94200.00%
Shoplifting20.70100.00%
Drugs20.47-33.33%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4823.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour2111.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.910.00%
Public order71.640.00%
Vehicle crime51.640.00%
Drugs31.170.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243
March 20249
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 613 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202445
July 202436
June 202445
May 202448
April 202434
March 202454
February 202455
January 202444
December 202344
November 202350
October 202354
September 202348

A total of 251 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202424
July 202423
June 202437
May 202421
April 202416
March 202416
February 202415
January 20248
December 202315
November 202316
October 202319
September 202321

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
July 202412
June 20249
May 202410
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20248
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 202411
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. King Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. La Providence
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Eastgate Terrace
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Orange Terrace
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Almon Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 8. Cazeneuve Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Blue Boar Lane
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Hooper'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. New Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hellyar Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. St Margaret'S Banks
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bishops Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Weatherly Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Gravel Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Ross Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Peter Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Five Bells Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Doust Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Bardell Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Eastgate
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 24. Delce Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Foord Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. James Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Bourne Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Hawkwood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1