ME1 3YB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 3YB

ME1 3YB, Medway has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.38 per 1,000 population. This ME1 3YB 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 3YB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 3YB, encompassing approximately 1494 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME1 3YB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sylewood Close with total crimes: 9
  • Pennant Road with total crimes: 5
  • Galleon Close with total crimes: 1

ME1 3YB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.380.00%
Other crime57.36-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson13.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.3910.00%
Other crime77.36-50.00%
Other theft24.68100.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1419.4175.00%
Violence and sexual offences109.37-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour16.690.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.07137.50%
Other crime812.72-27.27%

In May 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1115.3937.50%
Violence and sexual offences87.36-75.76%
Criminal damage and arson35.350.00%
Vehicle crime12.010.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3331.4613.79%
Other crime822.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.35200.00%
Bicycle theft12.010.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2926.773.57%
Other crime419.41-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.6850.00%
Vehicle crime22.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences2828.11-26.32%
Other crime718.74-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.68-33.33%
Public order21.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3838.15-15.56%
Other crime825.43-20.00%
Public order35.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.01-25.00%
Drugs22.010.00%
Shoplifting11.340.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

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 offences4540.8366.67%
Other crime1030.1225.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.690.00%
Robbery12.680.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2728.11-12.90%
Other crime818.0733.33%
Vehicle crime45.350.00%
Burglary22.680.00%
Public order11.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3130.79-16.22%
Other crime620.75-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson34.020.00%
Drugs22.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34100.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3732.130.00%
Other crime724.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.680.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 103 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202414
June 20248
May 202411
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202410
June 202419
May 20248
April 202433
March 202429
February 202428
January 202438
December 202345
November 202327
October 202331
September 202337

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sylewood Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime4
  • 2. Pennant Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Galleon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Horwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1