ST MATTHEWS DRIVE, ME1 3NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 3NW

ST MATTHEWS DRIVE, ME1 3NW, Medway has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.25 per 1,000 population. This ME1 3NW 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 3NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 3NW, encompassing approximately 2823 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

ME1 3NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cordelia Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Shorts Way with total crimes: 2
  • Borstal Street with total crimes: 2

ST MATTHEWS DRIVE, ME1 3NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.25-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour23.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.56-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson56.02150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77-33.33%
Public order10.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.0420.00%
Vehicle crime66.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.13-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.3116.67%
Other theft32.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.5420.00%
Other theft32.130.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Public order10.71-80.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.697.14%
Public order55.31150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.77-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Bicycle theft21.060.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.13-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.9875.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.9660.00%
Vehicle crime42.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42-33.33%
Burglary10.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In January 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 offences88.50-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour52.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7750.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.8530.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.6066.67%
Vehicle crime21.77-50.00%
Other crime20.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.79-16.67%
Vehicle crime43.54300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Other crime31.06200.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.250.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
July 202418
June 202415
May 202410
April 202415
March 202414
February 202414
January 20248
December 202313
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cordelia Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Shorts Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Borstal Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Goddings Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stirling Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Laura Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sunderland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1