WOPSLE CLOSE, ME1 2DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 2DZ

WOPSLE CLOSE, ME1 2DZ, Medway has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.29 per 1,000 population. This ME1 2DZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME1 postcode area, which has experienced 381 crimes and a crime rate of 11.30 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME1 2DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 2DZ, encompassing approximately 1937 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME1 2DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orion Road with total crimes: 3
  • Estelle Close with total crimes: 3
  • Marconi Way with total crimes: 3

WOPSLE CLOSE, ME1 2DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55100.00%
Public order21.03-33.33%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.29700.00%
Public order34.13200.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.71150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.58300.00%
Other theft32.06200.00%
Burglary11.550.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.610.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55100.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-83.33%
Shoplifting10.52-50.00%

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 behaviour67.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.10100.00%
Shoplifting22.060.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.190.00%
Other crime31.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.55-66.67%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.10-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Public order11.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.06300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20248
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Orion Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Estelle Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Marconi Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Warren Wood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Leander Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Emerald Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wemmick Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Bedwin Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Barkis Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1