HAIG AVENUE, ME1 2RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 2RX

HAIG AVENUE, ME1 2RX, Medway has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.84 per 1,000 population. This ME1 2RX 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 2RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 2RX, encompassing approximately 3801 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

ME1 2RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Haig Avenue with total crimes: 4

HAIG AVENUE, ME1 2RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1611.84-46.67%
Violence and sexual offences104.2111.11%
Burglary72.63250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.05-40.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3013.9430.43%
Violence and sexual offences97.89-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson52.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.320.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2313.68-4.17%
Violence and sexual offences176.05-15.00%
Public order44.47300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.050.00%
Other crime30.79200.00%
Other theft10.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2414.47-4.00%
Violence and sexual offences206.3181.82%
Criminal damage and arson55.2666.67%
Other theft21.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2514.21-21.88%
Violence and sexual offences116.58-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.37-25.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3217.1033.33%
Violence and sexual offences158.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05200.00%
Other theft30.79200.00%
Public order30.7950.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2411.05380.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.31-16.67%
Robbery22.630.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Other theft10.53-75.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.8920.00%
Shoplifting53.16-70.59%
Other theft41.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1710.52325.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.47-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.6350.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Burglary10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.42100.00%
Vehicle crime53.16400.00%
Shoplifting41.32300.00%
Other theft31.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-50.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.58-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-66.67%
Other theft20.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.580.00%
Public order51.320.00%
Other theft41.320.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202417
June 202420
May 202411
April 202415
March 202410
February 202412
January 202410
December 202312
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 203 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202430
July 202423
June 202424
May 202425
April 202432
March 202424
February 20245
January 202417
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
May 20249
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Haig Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Beresford Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ewart Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Horsted Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Randall Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Wallace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Downer Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pattens Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cornwallis Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Copse Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Grafton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Beatty Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Wilson Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Bedgebury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Hybrid Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fairlead Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Fleet Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1