ME1 2FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 2FF

ME1 2FF, Medway has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.26 per 1,000 population. This ME1 2FF 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 2FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 2FF, encompassing approximately 1687 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME1 2FF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orion Road with total crimes: 6
  • Bedwin Close with total crimes: 2
  • Barkis Close with total crimes: 2

ME1 2FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.26-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.9650.00%
Burglary21.78100.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%
Drugs10.590.00%

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 offences810.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.78100.00%
Public order21.19-33.33%
Burglary11.190.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

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 offences810.67700.00%
Public order34.74200.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

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 order11.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-75.00%

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 behaviour57.70150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.96300.00%
Other theft32.37200.00%
Burglary11.780.00%

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 behaviour24.150.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

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 offences34.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78100.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

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 crime23.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-83.33%
Shoplifting10.59-50.00%

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 behaviour68.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.56100.00%
Shoplifting22.370.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

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 arson37.110.00%
Other crime31.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.78-66.67%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Public order10.590.00%

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 offences67.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.56-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.780.00%
Public order11.780.00%

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 offences44.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 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
April 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

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 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20233

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 2FF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Orion Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Bedwin Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Barkis Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Ajax Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Marconi Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Pilots View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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