THE GROOMS, ME2 1FD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 1FD

THE GROOMS, ME2 1FD, Medway has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.34 per 1,000 population. This ME2 1FD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME2 postcode area, which has experienced 377 crimes and a crime rate of 8.72 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME2 1FD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 1FD, encompassing approximately 1178 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

ME2 1FD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maximilian Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Vicarage Close with total crimes: 2
  • Thomas Harris Close with total crimes: 1

THE GROOMS, ME2 1FD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson39.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.55200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.55-40.00%
Public order12.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.94400.00%
Vehicle crime14.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.85-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.88-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.550.00%
Other theft22.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.70100.00%
Public order21.700.00%
Drugs11.700.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.34400.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.090.00%
Drugs11.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.85-66.67%
Other crime10.850.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.700.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

In October 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 behaviour25.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.70100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.090.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME2 1FD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Maximilian Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Vicarage Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Thomas Harris Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Sylvestre Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Cemetery Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Benedict Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Marsham Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Station Approach
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Chalgrove Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1