ME1 3BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 3BG

ME1 3BG, Medway has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.14 per 1,000 population. This ME1 3BG 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 3BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 3BG, encompassing approximately 3269 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-72.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME1 3BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Jenner Road with total crimes: 1
  • Esplanade with total crimes: 1

ME1 3BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.14-72.22%
Anti-social behaviour21.53-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.510.00%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.84-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.220.00%
Burglary31.220.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.73-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.75150.00%
Other crime31.530.00%
Public order20.92100.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.20-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson23.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.34120.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-85.71%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft75.81600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.1466.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.36-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.98-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.810.00%
Other theft22.450.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4566.67%
Vehicle crime41.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.340.00%
Vehicle crime42.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.920.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202418
July 20246
June 20249
May 202410
April 202411
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 2 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Longley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Jenner Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Esplanade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Magwitch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oliver Twist Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Watts' Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1