ARETHUSA ROAD, ME1 2UN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 2UN

ARETHUSA ROAD, ME1 2UN, Medway has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.75 per 1,000 population. This ME1 2UN 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 2UN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 2UN, encompassing approximately 3427 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

ME1 2UN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sylewood Close with total crimes: 9
  • Orion Road with total crimes: 6
  • Pennant Road with total crimes: 5

ARETHUSA ROAD, ME1 2UN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.75-33.33%
Other crime74.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.04-40.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.965.00%
Other crime76.13-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.040.00%
Public order31.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Burglary10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.71-25.93%
Other crime155.8487.50%
Public order44.38300.00%
Other theft31.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.9650.00%
Other crime87.88-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson22.33-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-80.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.13-50.00%
Other crime115.2537.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.21500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.75-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.46100.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.9220.00%
Other crime810.5060.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.3350.00%
Public order21.750.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.30-6.25%
Other crime58.75-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.4633.33%
Vehicle crime31.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8850.00%
Public order20.88-50.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.88-33.33%
Other crime79.34-12.50%
Public order42.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-33.33%
Shoplifting10.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4822.17-15.79%
Other crime814.00-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour62.330.00%
Drugs31.75200.00%
Shoplifting30.8850.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-57.14%
Burglary10.880.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5724.8083.87%
Other crime1416.6375.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.08133.33%
Vehicle crime22.04-50.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.05-20.51%
Other crime89.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.3325.00%
Vehicle crime41.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-25.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3916.92-15.22%
Other crime611.38-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.17100.00%
Drugs21.17100.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4618.090.00%
Other crime713.420.00%
Public order22.040.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 111 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202415
June 20248
May 202411
April 20248
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 202314
November 20238
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 419 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202421
July 202420
June 202427
May 202418
April 202436
March 202430
February 202432
January 202448
December 202357
November 202331
October 202339
September 202346

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 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
September 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 2UN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sylewood Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime4
  • 2. Orion Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Pennant Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Warren Wood Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Bedgebury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. The Tideway
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Kent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Horwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1