KENT CLOSE, ME1 2UP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 2UP

KENT CLOSE, ME1 2UP, Medway has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.96 per 1,000 population. This ME1 2UP 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 2UP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 2UP, encompassing approximately 3519 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Other crime: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

ME1 2UP 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

KENT CLOSE, ME1 2UP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.96-21.05%
Other crime74.26-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.99-60.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Public order10.57-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.370.00%
Other crime85.40-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4250.00%
Public order30.85-25.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.07-32.14%
Other crime155.4087.50%
Public order44.26300.00%
Other theft31.14200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.5055.56%
Other crime87.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.27-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.93-45.45%
Other crime125.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.41400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.493.12%
Other crime89.3860.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.27-40.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.496.67%
Other crime59.09-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.4266.67%
Vehicle crime31.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8550.00%
Public order20.85-50.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.92-34.78%
Other crime78.52-12.50%
Public order41.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-33.33%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4620.17-16.36%
Other crime813.07-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.27500.00%
Public order31.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-50.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5523.5871.88%
Other crime1515.6387.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.260.00%
Shoplifting21.700.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.48-20.00%
Other crime89.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7025.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.480.00%
Other crime611.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.140.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 107 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202415
June 20248
May 202412
April 20248
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 202315
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
July 202419
June 202428
May 202418
April 202433
March 202432
February 202430
January 202446
December 202355
November 202332
October 202340

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

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 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232

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 2UP 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. Ajax Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Galleon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Warren Wood Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. The Fairway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Tideway
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Kent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Horwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1