ORION ROAD, ME1 2UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 2UH

ORION ROAD, ME1 2UH, Medway has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.00 per 1,000 population. This ME1 2UH 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 2UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 2UH, encompassing approximately 2749 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME1 2UH area, explore the ME1 2UH 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 (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME1 2UH 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

ORION ROAD, ME1 2UH 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 offences108.00-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.6450.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Burglary10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.00-7.69%
Other theft34.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Public order20.73-50.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.37-13.33%
Public order44.730.00%
Other theft21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.4666.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5580.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-80.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.46400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.82-37.50%
Public order21.82100.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.5533.33%
Vehicle crime22.91100.00%
Other crime20.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%

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 offences65.09-25.00%
Other crime42.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46-60.00%
Shoplifting10.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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 offences89.0960.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.910.00%
Other crime41.820.00%
Shoplifting31.4650.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.82400.00%
Other crime41.82300.00%
Shoplifting21.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-75.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.09-64.29%
Vehicle crime41.820.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.090.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20245
March 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202413
June 202415
May 20249
April 20245
March 20248
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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

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

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
October 20232

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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME1 2UH 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. Galleon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Appleby Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Warren Wood Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bumbles Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1