ME2 1PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 1PL

ME2 1PL, Medway has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.46 per 1,000 population. This ME2 1PL 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 1PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 1PL, encompassing approximately 897 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

ME2 1PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vicarage Close with total crimes: 2
  • Station Approach with total crimes: 1
  • Chalgrove Mews with total crimes: 1

ME2 1PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.460.00%
Vehicle crime12.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.11-80.00%

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 offences57.80400.00%
Vehicle crime15.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.11-50.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime211.14100.00%
Public order22.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.23-33.33%
Drugs12.230.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson38.91200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.34200.00%
Vehicle crime13.34-50.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.110.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.11-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.46100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.230.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Vicarage Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Station Approach
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Chalgrove Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1