BARKIS CLOSE, ME1 2BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 2BT

BARKIS CLOSE, ME1 2BT, Medway has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.30 per 1,000 population. This ME1 2BT 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 2BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 2BT, encompassing approximately 2579 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME1 2BT area, explore the ME1 2BT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME1 2BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orion Road with total crimes: 6
  • Pennant Road with total crimes: 5
  • Bedwin Close with total crimes: 2

BARKIS CLOSE, ME1 2BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.30-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson33.1050.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.37-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16100.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.1420.00%
Public order34.650.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.8866.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.33100.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.88200.00%
Public order31.16200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.16-33.33%
Other theft10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.10-25.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.55-83.33%
Shoplifting10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.33-33.33%
Shoplifting21.550.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.5920.00%
Other crime42.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.550.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.65-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour41.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.55-25.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
December 20234

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202412
June 202410
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 3 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
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME1 2BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Orion Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Pennant Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Bedwin Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Barkis Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Ajax Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Marconi Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Appleby Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Warren Wood Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bumbles Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brimmer Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Bedgebury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1