CHURCH STREET, ME1 2DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 2DA

CHURCH STREET, ME1 2DA, Medway has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.65 per 1,000 population. This ME1 2DA 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 2DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 2DA, encompassing approximately 5713 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-20.93% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

ME1 2DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Street with total crimes: 8
  • Orange Terrace with total crimes: 7
  • Cazeneuve Street with total crimes: 5

CHURCH STREET, ME1 2DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.65-20.93%
Anti-social behaviour115.95-15.38%
Other theft81.9360.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-63.64%
Public order40.70-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.7050.00%
Burglary30.53200.00%
Shoplifting30.53-40.00%
Drugs30.530.00%
Other crime10.53-75.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4317.3334.38%
Anti-social behaviour137.53-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.2837.50%
Public order51.930.00%
Other theft50.880.00%
Shoplifting50.88-37.50%
Other crime40.88300.00%
Drugs30.700.00%
Theft from the person30.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%
Robbery10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.70-17.95%
Anti-social behaviour205.60-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson83.500.00%
Shoplifting81.40-20.00%
Other theft51.40-50.00%
Public order50.88-16.67%
Burglary30.880.00%
Other crime10.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.18-80.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3918.38-2.50%
Anti-social behaviour216.83110.00%
Other theft103.68233.33%
Shoplifting101.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.75-27.27%
Public order61.400.00%
Vehicle crime51.0566.67%
Other crime30.8850.00%
Drugs20.53-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.35-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.2829.03%
Criminal damage and arson117.0083.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.9311.11%
Public order61.75200.00%
Shoplifting51.05-54.55%
Possession of weapons40.88300.00%
Bicycle theft30.70200.00%
Vehicle crime30.53200.00%
Drugs30.530.00%
Other theft30.53200.00%
Other crime20.53-33.33%
Burglary20.35100.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.25-34.04%
Shoplifting115.43175.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.9312.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.58-25.00%
Drugs31.05200.00%
Other crime30.53-40.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4715.5823.68%
Criminal damage and arson88.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.40-46.67%
Other theft61.40200.00%
Other crime51.05400.00%
Shoplifting40.880.00%
Public order30.7050.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3811.2046.15%
Anti-social behaviour156.65400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.6333.33%
Public order20.70-71.43%
Other theft20.35-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.18-75.00%
Burglary10.18-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.55-16.13%
Public order74.5575.00%
Other theft51.23-37.50%
Burglary40.88300.00%
Shoplifting40.70300.00%
Other crime40.70300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.20-32.61%
Other theft85.43700.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.40-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour61.23-33.33%
Public order41.050.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-25.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4614.006.98%
Criminal damage and arson98.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.58-30.77%
Public order41.58-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.70-50.00%
Burglary30.70200.00%
Drugs30.5350.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.18-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4316.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.530.00%
Vehicle crime82.280.00%
Public order71.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.230.00%
Other theft51.050.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 450 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202443
July 202432
June 202439
May 202440
April 202431
March 202447
February 202438
January 202426
December 202331
November 202346
October 202343

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202420
June 202421
May 202410
April 20249
March 20248
February 202415
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20248
June 20248
May 202411
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245
April 202411
March 20244
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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