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

Overview of Crime in ME1 2UR

ARETHUSA ROAD, ME1 2UR, Medway has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.72 per 1,000 population. This ME1 2UR 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 2UR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 2UR, encompassing approximately 3718 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME1 2UR area, explore the ME1 2UR 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 (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME1 2UR 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

ARETHUSA ROAD, ME1 2UR 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 offences106.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.69-50.00%
Other crime30.810.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.030.00%
Other theft31.6150.00%
Public order30.81-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.72-40.00%
Public order44.03300.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.3492.31%
Criminal damage and arson26.72-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-80.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.53160.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.50500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6125.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.11-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.340.00%
Public order31.08200.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In March 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 offences86.1914.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.1533.33%
Vehicle crime31.08200.00%
Other crime20.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.84-53.33%
Other crime41.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-50.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Shoplifting10.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.61-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour64.030.00%
Other crime41.610.00%
Shoplifting31.0850.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.80128.57%
Criminal damage and arson44.3033.33%
Other crime41.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.11-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour51.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 202415
June 202425
May 202413
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 202415
December 202316
November 20237
October 202316

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
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 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 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 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
March 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 2UR 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. Beatty Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Bedgebury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. The Tideway
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Kent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1