KENNARD CLOSE, ME1 3LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 3LH

KENNARD CLOSE, ME1 3LH, Medway has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.14 per 1,000 population. This ME1 3LH 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 3LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 3LH, encompassing approximately 988 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME1 3LH area, explore the ME1 3LH 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME1 3LH 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

KENNARD CLOSE, ME1 3LH 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.06200.00%
Vehicle crime23.040.00%
Other theft12.020.00%
Shoplifting11.01-50.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson516.19400.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.06-28.57%
Shoplifting25.060.00%
Drugs22.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.02-75.00%
Burglary11.010.00%

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 offences716.1975.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.08100.00%
Vehicle crime24.050.00%
Other crime22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.020.00%

In June 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 offences49.11-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.05-60.00%
Other theft12.020.00%
Shoplifting11.01-66.67%
Drugs11.010.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences621.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.07150.00%
Shoplifting35.060.00%
Burglary23.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Other crime12.020.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%

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 offences36.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.040.00%
Other theft12.020.00%

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 offences49.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.05-66.67%
Shoplifting12.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%

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 behaviour612.14200.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.040.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%

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 behaviour24.05100.00%
Drugs12.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.13200.00%
Vehicle crime26.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.02-50.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.02-60.00%
Public order12.020.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences59.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.060.00%
Public order12.020.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
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 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
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 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
January 20241

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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
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 3LH 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Kennard Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Laura Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cambria Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1