KNIGHT ROAD, ME2 2AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 2AH

KNIGHT ROAD, ME2 2AH, Medway has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.28 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2AH 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 2AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2AH, encompassing approximately 903 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME2 2AH area, explore the ME2 2AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-85.71% decrease)

ME2 2AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Knight Road with total crimes: 1
  • Cuxton Road with total crimes: 1

KNIGHT ROAD, ME2 2AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.28-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences28.85-33.33%
Other theft12.21-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1439.831300.00%
Other theft715.49-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences37.74-25.00%
Public order33.320.00%
Drugs33.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.32100.00%
Vehicle crime12.21-50.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1123.23175.00%
Violence and sexual offences412.17300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.430.00%
Vehicle crime22.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.210.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.11-83.33%
Public order11.110.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft819.9160.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.85100.00%
Shoplifting16.640.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft513.28-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences35.530.00%
Vehicle crime13.320.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft719.9140.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.74200.00%
Public order23.32100.00%
Shoplifting22.210.00%
Vehicle crime12.210.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft511.0666.67%
Anti-social behaviour15.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.11-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.340.00%
Other theft38.850.00%
Shoplifting33.3250.00%
Vehicle crime23.32-33.33%
Burglary22.21100.00%
Other crime12.210.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft311.06-25.00%
Vehicle crime33.320.00%
Shoplifting23.32-33.33%
Burglary12.210.00%
Robbery11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft414.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.430.00%
Shoplifting34.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.430.00%
Vehicle crime12.210.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 202411
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20248
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME2 2AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Knight Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Cuxton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pine Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1