ME1 3GA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 3GA

ME1 3GA, Medway has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.58 per 1,000 population. This ME1 3GA 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 3GA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 3GA, encompassing approximately 2149 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME1 3GA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sylewood Close with total crimes: 9
  • Sir Evelyn Road with total crimes: 1
  • The Tideway with total crimes: 1

ME1 3GA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.58-40.00%
Other crime52.79-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour12.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.230.00%
Other crime74.65-53.33%
Other theft33.26200.00%
Public order11.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1513.4925.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.98-9.09%
Robbery14.650.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In June 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1212.569.09%
Violence and sexual offences115.5837.50%
Criminal damage and arson15.120.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime119.3022.22%
Violence and sexual offences85.12-72.41%
Vehicle crime13.72-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.003.57%
Other crime913.49200.00%
Vehicle crime24.19100.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.073.70%
Anti-social behaviour513.0366.67%
Other crime32.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Public order20.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.61-27.03%
Anti-social behaviour312.5650.00%
Public order31.40-25.00%
Other crime31.40-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3724.66-17.78%
Public order417.210.00%
Other crime41.86-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8650.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4528.3866.67%
Other crime1020.9442.86%
Criminal damage and arson24.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.14-12.90%
Other crime712.5616.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.26200.00%
Public order11.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.870.00%
Other crime614.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.790.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 92 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202415
June 202412
May 202411
April 20249
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 202310
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202410
June 202411
May 20248
April 202429
March 202428
February 202427
January 202437
December 202345
November 202327
October 202331

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 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
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sylewood Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime4
  • 2. Sir Evelyn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. The Tideway
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Horwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1