ME1 2UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 2UW

ME1 2UW, Medway has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.28 per 1,000 population. This ME1 2UW 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 2UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 2UW, encompassing approximately 3863 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME1 2UW area, explore the ME1 2UW 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 (-31.82% decrease)
  • Other crime: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

ME1 2UW 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

ME1 2UW 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 offences158.28-31.82%
Other crime73.88-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.81-66.67%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.390.00%
Other crime85.69-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5550.00%
Public order30.78-25.00%
Other theft20.78-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.68-35.29%
Other crime155.6987.50%
Public order43.88300.00%
Other theft31.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78100.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.9488.89%
Other crime88.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-80.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

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 offences1811.65-47.06%
Other crime124.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.11500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5566.67%
Other theft21.290.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.246.25%
Other crime88.8060.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.07-40.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

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 offences3213.466.67%
Other crime58.28-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.2966.67%
Vehicle crime31.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7850.00%
Public order20.78-50.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

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 offences3012.68-37.50%
Other crime77.77-12.50%
Public order41.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Shoplifting10.52-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

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 offences4819.15-17.24%
Other crime812.42-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.07500.00%
Shoplifting31.5550.00%
Public order30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-50.00%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5822.2681.25%
Other crime1515.0187.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.88-14.29%
Shoplifting21.550.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

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 offences3215.79-21.95%
Other crime88.2833.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.0740.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.8120.00%
Vehicle crime31.550.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4116.310.00%
Other crime610.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.290.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

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 386 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
July 202422
June 202434
May 202418
April 202434
March 202432
February 202430
January 202448
December 202358
November 202332
October 202341

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
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 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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 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
March 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 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 2UW 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. Fairway Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Galleon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Warren Wood Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Beatty Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Bedgebury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. The Fairway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Tideway
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Kent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Horwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1