ME1 3DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 3DH

ME1 3DH, Medway has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.17 per 1,000 population. This ME1 3DH 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 3DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 3DH, encompassing approximately 659 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME1 3DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cordelia Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Safety Bay Close with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

ME1 3DH 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.1725.00%
Vehicle crime27.580.00%
Other theft13.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-50.00%
Shoplifting11.52-50.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson521.24400.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.58-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour26.07-50.00%
Shoplifting23.030.00%
Drugs13.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences722.75133.33%
Anti-social behaviour410.62100.00%
Vehicle crime26.070.00%
Other crime13.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.55100.00%
Other theft13.03-50.00%
Shoplifting11.52-66.67%
Drugs11.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences625.79100.00%
Shoplifting39.100.00%
Other theft24.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.030.00%
Other crime13.030.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Public order11.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.58-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour26.07-66.67%
Public order13.030.00%
Shoplifting11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Other theft11.520.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour618.20200.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.550.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Theft from the person11.520.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.070.00%
Drugs13.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.52-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.10100.00%
Vehicle crime23.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.030.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Other theft11.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.62-50.00%
Drugs14.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-50.00%
Public order11.520.00%
Shoplifting11.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.100.00%
Public order13.030.00%
Other crime11.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cordelia Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Safety Bay Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Kennard Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Laura Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cambria Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1