FARRADAY CLOSE, ME1 2SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 2SQ

FARRADAY CLOSE, ME1 2SQ, Medway has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.38 per 1,000 population. This ME1 2SQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME1 postcode area, which has experienced 381 crimes and a crime rate of 11.30 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME1 2SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 2SQ, encompassing approximately 3877 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME1 2SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Pattens Lane with total crimes: 2

FARRADAY CLOSE, ME1 2SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.29-44.44%
Shoplifting41.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.35-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour22.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.1662.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.350.00%
Shoplifting31.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.1960.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.29100.00%
Shoplifting31.0350.00%
Other crime20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.64-28.57%
Other theft21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52100.00%
Shoplifting20.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.1316.67%
Shoplifting41.81100.00%
Robbery21.030.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.13-25.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-33.33%
Shoplifting20.52-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-80.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.19-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.060.00%
Shoplifting51.29150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29200.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.6450.00%
Other crime22.320.00%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.35-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Shoplifting10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9014.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7750.00%
Shoplifting20.77-60.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences74.640.00%
Shoplifting51.810.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20249
June 202413
May 20248
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Pattens Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gerrard Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Grafton Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Beatty Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hybrid Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Mooring Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1