LEANDER ROAD, ME1 2UG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 2UG

LEANDER ROAD, ME1 2UG, Medway has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.44 per 1,000 population. This ME1 2UG 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 2UG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 2UG, encompassing approximately 3080 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME1 2UG 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

LEANDER ROAD, ME1 2UG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.44-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson33.25-40.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.77-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6250.00%
Public order20.97-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.44-15.79%
Public order45.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.4990.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.17-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.1266.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.9520.00%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.95400.00%
Public order31.62200.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.95100.00%
Other crime20.65-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.55-50.00%
Other crime41.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-60.00%
Shoplifting10.65-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In January 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 offences129.749.09%
Anti-social behaviour53.900.00%
Shoplifting41.62100.00%
Other crime41.300.00%
Drugs21.30100.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.1257.14%
Criminal damage and arson53.5766.67%
Other crime41.62300.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-75.00%
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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.49-53.33%
Vehicle crime42.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences157.47-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97200.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.420.00%
Other theft35.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202416
June 202419
May 202410
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 202412
December 202311
November 20237
October 202315
September 202318

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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
September 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 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 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME1 2UG 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. Galleon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Appleby Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Warren Wood Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Bumbles Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beatty Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Bedgebury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Kent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1