THE FAIRWAY, ME1 2LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 2LX

THE FAIRWAY, ME1 2LX, Medway has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.39 per 1,000 population. This ME1 2LX 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 2LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 2LX, encompassing approximately 3915 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME1 2LX area, explore the ME1 2LX 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 (-6.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

ME1 2LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windward Road with total crimes: 5
  • Summerson Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hawser Road with total crimes: 3

THE FAIRWAY, ME1 2LX 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.39-6.67%
Burglary33.580.00%
Other crime30.7750.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.83150.00%
Public order21.28100.00%
Other crime20.51-33.33%
Other theft20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.66-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.8333.33%
Other crime31.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Robbery10.510.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.7360.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.13200.00%
Vehicle crime31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.770.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.9236.36%
Anti-social behaviour33.83200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7750.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Other crime20.51-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.36-38.89%
Other crime32.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-87.50%
Other theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.2263.64%
Anti-social behaviour84.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.04150.00%
Public order31.2850.00%
Vehicle crime30.7750.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.26-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.39-35.29%
Other crime42.810.00%
Public order21.02-50.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.68-15.00%
Public order44.340.00%
Other crime41.02100.00%
Drugs31.0250.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Other theft20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.1933.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.11-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.28-25.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-60.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Other theft20.51-33.33%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.73-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.040.00%
Vehicle crime41.280.00%
Other theft31.0250.00%
Burglary30.770.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.600.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 202415
June 202424
May 202415
April 202411
March 202418
February 202411
January 202417
December 202320
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20248
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 3 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Windward Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Summerson Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Hawser Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fairway Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Frobisher Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Fairway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hybrid Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fairlead Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Fleet Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Haven Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Compass Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Tideway
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Kent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Horwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1