ME1 3AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 3AX

ME1 3AX, Medway has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.67 per 1,000 population. This ME1 3AX 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 3AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 3AX, encompassing approximately 3445 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME1 3AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windward Road with total crimes: 5
  • Summerson Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hawser Road with total crimes: 3

ME1 3AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.67-7.69%
Other crime33.4850.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.67-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.77-33.33%
Public order20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-33.33%
Other crime20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.1325.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-40.00%
Other crime20.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.009.09%
Criminal damage and arson53.48400.00%
Other crime41.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-25.00%
Drugs20.87100.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-33.33%
Other theft10.58-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.2683.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.19100.00%
Vehicle crime31.160.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%
Drugs10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.93-45.45%
Other crime31.74200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-80.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.5857.14%
Anti-social behaviour103.19233.33%
Public order42.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-50.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.51-36.36%
Vehicle crime42.03300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8750.00%
Public order20.87-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.26-38.89%
Public order43.190.00%
Drugs31.160.00%
Other theft20.87-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.0028.57%
Criminal damage and arson45.22-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.16-25.00%
Other theft30.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-60.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.03-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson74.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.030.00%
Vehicle crime41.450.00%
Other theft21.16-33.33%
Burglary20.580.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.510.00%
Public order31.450.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202415
June 202412
May 202411
April 20246
March 202411
February 20247
January 202411
December 202318
November 202314
October 202319

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20243

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 202410
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Windward Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Summerson Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Hawser Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fairway Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Frobisher Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Fairway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fleet Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Haven Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Compass Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sir Evelyn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. The Tideway
    Total1
    Other crime1