MAY ROAD, ME1 2HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 2HY

MAY ROAD, ME1 2HY, Medway has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.01 per 1,000 population. This ME1 2HY 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 2HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 2HY, encompassing approximately 5586 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME1 2HY area, explore the ME1 2HY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME1 2HY area, visit the ME1 2HY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

ME1 2HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clive Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Old Pattens Lane with total crimes: 2

MAY ROAD, ME1 2HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.0118.18%
Anti-social behaviour42.330.00%
Other theft30.7250.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.73-8.33%
Shoplifting51.97-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour40.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.370.00%
Shoplifting72.15-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72-50.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.36100.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.16300.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.15-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour62.1550.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.55-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson62.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.07100.00%
Shoplifting30.72-72.73%
Public order20.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.0914.29%
Shoplifting112.86175.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.97-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-60.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.9140.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.51-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.90100.00%
Shoplifting40.72300.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Burglary20.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.65-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour61.7950.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Public order30.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.36-75.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.0927.27%
Shoplifting42.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.72100.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-40.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-50.00%
Other theft20.36-66.67%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.91-42.11%
Other theft61.97500.00%
Vehicle crime51.0725.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.900.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.5558.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.4033.33%
Vehicle crime40.72-20.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.150.00%
Vehicle crime51.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202412
June 202412
May 202413
April 202416
March 202414
February 202410
January 202414
December 202311
November 202319
October 202312

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
October 20239

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 202412
May 20243
April 202411
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Clive Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Old Pattens Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Atlanta Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Warden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. St William'S Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Arthur Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. May Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Williams Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Weller Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Steerforth Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Miles Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Castle Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Jenner Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Shaws Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1