ME1 3LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 3LU

ME1 3LU, Medway has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.91 per 1,000 population. This ME1 3LU 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 3LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 3LU, encompassing approximately 2025 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME1 3LU Crime Hotspots

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

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

ME1 3LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.91-38.46%
Other crime53.95-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour12.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.8544.44%
Other crime76.42-53.33%
Other theft33.46200.00%
Public order11.480.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1513.8225.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.41-43.75%
Robbery14.440.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.8077.78%
Other crime127.909.09%
Criminal damage and arson15.92-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In May 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1111.3622.22%
Violence and sexual offences95.43-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.23-6.25%
Other crime914.81125.00%
Vehicle crime14.44-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.2123.08%
Anti-social behaviour415.80100.00%
Other crime41.97-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4850.00%
Public order11.48-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.23-35.00%
Other crime712.84-12.50%
Public order33.46-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-33.33%
Robbery10.990.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4030.61-11.11%
Other crime819.75-20.00%
Public order53.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.470.00%
Drugs21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

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 offences4530.6160.71%
Other crime1022.2242.86%
Criminal damage and arson34.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.48-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.74-6.67%
Other crime713.8216.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.46200.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3022.220.00%
Other crime614.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.960.00%
Drugs20.990.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20249
June 202416
May 20249
April 202430
March 202432
February 202426
January 202440
December 202345
November 202328
October 202330

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 101 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 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 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 202310
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20231

A total of 6 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
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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