ME1 3JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 3JF

ME1 3JF, Medway has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.88 per 1,000 population. This ME1 3JF 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 3JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 3JF, encompassing approximately 2665 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-85.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME1 3JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Esplanade with total crimes: 1
  • Keating Close with total crimes: 1
  • Fay Close with total crimes: 1

ME1 3JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.88-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-75.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.25366.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.25100.00%
Bicycle theft11.500.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.50-66.67%
Public order21.130.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-60.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

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 offences97.1312.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.380.00%
Public order21.880.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.0014.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.00400.00%
Bicycle theft11.880.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.38250.00%
Vehicle crime22.63100.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.38-80.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.13400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.38-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.5066.67%
Other theft21.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.25-57.14%
Drugs21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6340.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6366.67%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202414
July 20243
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 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 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
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 3JF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Esplanade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Keating Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Fay Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Magwitch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oliver Twist Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1