BEDGEBURY CLOSE, ME1 2UT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 2UT

BEDGEBURY CLOSE, ME1 2UT, Medway has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.51 per 1,000 population. This ME1 2UT 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 2UT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 2UT, encompassing approximately 3990 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME1 2UT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orion Road with total crimes: 6
  • Barkis Close with total crimes: 2
  • Ajax Road with total crimes: 2

BEDGEBURY CLOSE, ME1 2UT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5050.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-71.43%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.010.00%
Public order31.75-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.76-14.29%
Public order43.010.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences144.2640.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.51-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-80.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.0142.86%
Criminal damage and arson52.51150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.25400.00%
Other theft21.25100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.510.00%
Public order21.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.0116.67%
Other crime21.75-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.51-50.00%
Other crime51.5025.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-60.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-66.67%
Public order10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

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 offences127.779.09%
Anti-social behaviour53.010.00%
Other crime41.250.00%
Shoplifting31.0050.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-60.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

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 offences116.2783.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.76150.00%
Other crime41.250.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-33.33%
Other theft20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.260.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

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
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202412
June 202414
May 202410
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 202412
December 202311
November 20236
October 20239

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 2UT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Orion Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Barkis Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Ajax Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Appleby Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bumbles Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Grafton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Beatty Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Wilson Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bedgebury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hybrid Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1