BERKELEY CLOSE, ME1 2UA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 2UA

BERKELEY CLOSE, ME1 2UA, Medway has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.22 per 1,000 population. This ME1 2UA 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 2UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 2UA, encompassing approximately 3162 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

ME1 2UA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orion Road with total crimes: 6
  • Pennant Road with total crimes: 5
  • Bedwin Close with total crimes: 2

BERKELEY CLOSE, ME1 2UA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.22-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour42.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.26-40.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.22-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.58200.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.9021.43%
Public order35.370.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.7455.56%
Criminal damage and arson14.43-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.32125.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9050.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26200.00%
Public order30.95200.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.53-50.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.26-83.33%
Shoplifting10.32-66.67%
Other theft10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.32-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour62.530.00%
Shoplifting31.9050.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.5957.14%
Criminal damage and arson43.4833.33%
Other crime41.260.00%
Shoplifting21.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.11-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.21-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.79150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.320.00%
Other theft32.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 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 20241
May 20243
April 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202417
June 202414
May 20249
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20248
December 202311
November 20237
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
September 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Orion Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Pennant Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Bedwin Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Barkis Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Ajax Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Marconi Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Appleby Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Warren Wood Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bumbles Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grafton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Beatty Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Wilson Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bedgebury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1