WOULDHAM ROAD, ME1 3LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 3LB

WOULDHAM ROAD, ME1 3LB, Medway has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.60 per 1,000 population. This ME1 3LB 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 3LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 3LB, encompassing approximately 1457 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME1 3LB area, explore the ME1 3LB 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 (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME1 3LB 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
  • Borstal Street with total crimes: 2

WOULDHAM ROAD, ME1 3LB 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.60-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.4366.67%
Vehicle crime23.430.00%
Other theft11.370.00%
Shoplifting10.69-50.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences814.41-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.49400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.43-25.00%
Shoplifting22.060.00%
Drugs21.370.00%
Burglary11.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.86-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.740.00%
Other crime22.060.00%
Other theft11.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.60-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.430.00%
Other theft23.430.00%
Shoplifting11.37-66.67%
Drugs10.690.00%

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 offences817.15166.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.49150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.4350.00%
Shoplifting32.060.00%
Other theft22.06100.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Public order10.690.00%

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 offences36.17-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.37100.00%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.12-62.50%
Public order12.060.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.98100.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.49100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.74-75.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.6660.00%
Other crime35.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.23-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.4350.00%
Drugs12.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.490.00%
Public order11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202410
June 20245
May 20248
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 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 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
December 20233
October 20231

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 3LB 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. Borstal Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Kennard Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Laura Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cambria Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1