ME1 3AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 3AF

ME1 3AF, Medway has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.79 per 1,000 population. This ME1 3AF 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 3AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 3AF, encompassing approximately 2864 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME1 3AF area, explore the ME1 3AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME1 3AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shorts Way with total crimes: 2
  • Keating Close with total crimes: 1
  • Fay Close with total crimes: 1

ME1 3AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.79-71.43%
Public order11.400.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.9855.56%
Criminal damage and arson24.89100.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.33-25.00%
Vehicle crime53.140.00%
Drugs21.750.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In June 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 offences1210.4720.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.19-37.50%
Public order41.75300.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Other crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.77-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour83.49100.00%
Other theft32.790.00%
Vehicle crime31.0550.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Public order10.70-80.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.5250.00%
Public order56.28400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.750.00%
Vehicle crime21.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.089.09%
Anti-social behaviour44.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.2837.50%
Vehicle crime33.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-50.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In January 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 offences88.38-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.79-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.4033.33%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.7340.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.09200.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.68150.00%
Vehicle crime43.49100.00%
Other crime31.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
July 20249
June 202412
May 202410
April 202418
March 202412
February 202411
January 20248
December 202314
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME1 3AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shorts Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Keating Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Fay Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Shaws Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Goddings Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stirling Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sunderland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1