WELLER AVENUE, ME1 2LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 2LB

WELLER AVENUE, ME1 2LB, Medway has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.30 per 1,000 population. This ME1 2LB 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 2LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 2LB, encompassing approximately 5081 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME1 2LB area, explore the ME1 2LB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME1 2LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Central Park Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Clive Road with total crimes: 3
  • Frobisher Gardens with total crimes: 2

WELLER AVENUE, ME1 2LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.3055.56%
Burglary52.76400.00%
Shoplifting30.980.00%
Other theft30.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39-33.33%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.33-18.18%
Shoplifting31.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.59-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.39100.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.1210.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Other theft30.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.20-85.71%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.90-23.08%
Shoplifting71.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.38-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-40.00%
Other theft30.59-25.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%
Robbery10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.0885.71%
Anti-social behaviour52.56150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.98150.00%
Other theft40.98300.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Vehicle crime30.59200.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.94-41.67%
Shoplifting51.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39-60.00%
Other theft10.39-80.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.36-16.67%
Other theft50.98400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9833.33%
Vehicle crime40.7933.33%
Burglary30.790.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.30-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour62.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.5950.00%
Public order30.590.00%
Shoplifting30.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other theft10.20-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.2730.77%
Other theft73.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38-50.00%
Shoplifting30.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.59200.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-60.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.68-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.56166.67%
Other theft71.57600.00%
Vehicle crime51.38150.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.51-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson32.95200.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.350.00%
Vehicle crime41.570.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202411
June 202410
May 202413
April 20247
March 202412
February 202412
January 202417
December 202313
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231

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

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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20247
April 20245
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
October 20238

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Central Park Gardens
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Clive Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Frobisher Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Old Pattens Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Atlanta Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Elmhurst Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 7. Rose Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Princes Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Warden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Haven Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St William'S Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. High Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Arthur Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. May Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Williams Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Weller Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Steerforth Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Miles Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1