ME1 2HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 2HQ

ME1 2HQ, Medway has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.44 per 1,000 population. This ME1 2HQ 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 2HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 2HQ, encompassing approximately 6051 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

ME1 2HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Street with total crimes: 8
  • Hooper'S Road with total crimes: 4
  • Clive Road with total crimes: 3

ME1 2HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.44-20.00%
Other theft53.9766.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.83-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-70.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Burglary20.33100.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.17-66.67%
Shoplifting10.17-80.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.7311.11%
Criminal damage and arson104.9666.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.65-40.00%
Shoplifting51.49-37.50%
Vehicle crime30.83200.00%
Public order30.5050.00%
Other crime30.50200.00%
Other theft30.50-25.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Robbery10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.24-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour154.467.14%
Shoplifting82.48-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.32-25.00%
Other theft40.99-55.56%
Burglary30.660.00%
Public order20.50-60.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.17-75.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.3822.22%
Anti-social behaviour145.4575.00%
Shoplifting102.31100.00%
Other theft91.65800.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.49-11.11%
Public order51.32150.00%
Vehicle crime40.8333.33%
Other crime30.6650.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.2517.39%
Criminal damage and arson94.46125.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.4914.29%
Shoplifting51.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.83200.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Public order20.33100.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Drugs10.33-66.67%
Other theft10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.92-28.12%
Shoplifting103.80150.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.65133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.16-20.00%
Drugs30.66200.00%
Other crime20.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Public order10.17-50.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Other theft10.17-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.7539.13%
Criminal damage and arson55.2966.67%
Other theft40.8333.33%
Shoplifting40.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-75.00%
Other crime30.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Public order20.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.6021.05%
Anti-social behaviour123.80300.00%
Public order41.980.00%
Other theft30.66-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.93-24.00%
Vehicle crime53.140.00%
Other theft40.83-42.86%
Other crime40.66300.00%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.50-25.00%
Shoplifting30.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-40.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.59-26.47%
Other theft74.13250.00%
Vehicle crime51.1666.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.83-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour40.83-20.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences349.7517.24%
Criminal damage and arson85.6260.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.83-62.50%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Public order20.330.00%
Burglary20.33100.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.790.00%
Vehicle crime81.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.320.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Public order20.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202430
July 202427
June 202433
May 202427
April 202423
March 202432
February 202423
January 202419
December 202325
November 202334
October 202329

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20249
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202415
June 202414
May 20248
April 20247
March 20243
February 202412
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245
April 202410
March 20244
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. King Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Hooper'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Clive Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hellyar Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Rose Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Princes Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Longley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Weatherly Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Ross Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Peter Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Arthur Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. May Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Williams Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Miles Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Castle Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Delce Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Jenner Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Foord Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. James Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Watts' Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1