AJAX ROAD, ME1 2UY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 2UY

AJAX ROAD, ME1 2UY, Medway has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.17 per 1,000 population. This ME1 2UY 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 2UY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 2UY, encompassing approximately 3346 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME1 2UY area, explore the ME1 2UY 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 (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME1 2UY 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

AJAX ROAD, ME1 2UY 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 offences107.17-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.99-40.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.077.69%
Criminal damage and arson54.180.00%
Other theft31.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90100.00%
Public order20.60-50.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.87-31.58%
Public order43.880.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.9890.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.68-80.00%

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 offences106.28150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.99400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4933.33%
Burglary11.200.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20200.00%
Public order30.90200.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.6860.00%
Vehicle crime22.39100.00%
Other crime20.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.88-54.55%
Other crime41.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-60.00%
Shoplifting10.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.07-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.290.00%
Other crime41.490.00%
Shoplifting31.2050.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.1771.43%
Criminal damage and arson43.5933.33%
Other crime41.200.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202413
June 202419
May 202410
April 20244
March 20248
February 20245
January 202411
December 202312
November 20237
October 202314

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242

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 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
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241

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 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 2UY 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. Kent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1