MEDWAY ROAD, ME12 1DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 1DR

MEDWAY ROAD, ME12 1DR, Swale has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.79 per 1,000 population. This ME12 1DR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME12 postcode area, which has experienced 435 crimes and a crime rate of 10.12 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME12 1DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 1DR, encompassing approximately 2797 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME12 1DR area, explore the ME12 1DR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME12 1DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cecil Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Victoria Street with total crimes: 2
  • Bridgewater Road with total crimes: 2

MEDWAY ROAD, ME12 1DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.7911.11%
Criminal damage and arson33.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In August 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 offences98.22-47.06%
Other theft43.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-57.14%
Public order21.070.00%
Drugs10.71-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.9441.67%
Anti-social behaviour76.08-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.50400.00%
Drugs21.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Public order20.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.94-47.83%
Anti-social behaviour94.290.00%
Other crime23.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.4421.05%
Anti-social behaviour98.22200.00%
Other theft43.22300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.43300.00%
Burglary31.43200.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

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 offences1910.37-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-80.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.15122.22%
Criminal damage and arson57.1525.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7950.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Other theft10.71-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.0150.00%
Other theft53.2266.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.79100.00%
Burglary21.43-60.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-50.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.22-33.33%
Burglary52.14150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.79100.00%
Other theft31.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4350.00%
Burglary23.22100.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.00-25.00%
Bicycle theft22.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202417
June 202412
May 202423
April 202419
March 202420
February 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20249
May 20249
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME12 1DR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cecil Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bridgewater Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bonetta Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Diamond Court
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Botany Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. New Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Kent Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Thames Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Estuary Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. St George'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Tribune Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Briton Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1