ME2 2DE, Medway has recorded a total of 169 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.29 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2DE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME2 postcode area, which has experienced 442 crimes and a crime rate of 10.22 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this ME2 2DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2DE, encompassing approximately 3294 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 45 | 51.29 | 80.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 13.66 | 36.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 10.32 | 166.67% |
| Public order | 15 | 9.71 | 1400.00% |
| Other theft | 13 | 4.55 | -18.75% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.95 | -41.67% |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.12 | 600.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.12 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.82 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.91 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.61 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.61 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 33.08 | -16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 7.59 | 13.64% |
| Other theft | 16 | 7.59 | 128.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 4.86 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 3.64 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.64 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.82 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.91 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.61 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.30 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 30.35 | -18.92% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 9.11 | -18.52% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 6.68 | -31.03% |
| Other theft | 7 | 6.07 | -53.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.12 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.21 | -60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.21 | -60.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.91 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.61 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.30 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 42.19 | 37.04% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 11.23 | 190.00% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 8.80 | -20.59% |
| Other theft | 15 | 8.19 | 114.29% |
| Public order | 10 | 4.55 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 3.04 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 3.04 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.91 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.91 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 34 | 33.08 | 112.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 10.32 | -10.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 8.19 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 3.64 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 7 | 3.04 | -41.67% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.12 | -44.44% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.52 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.21 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.91 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.91 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 30.35 | 7.14% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 9.11 | -15.79% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 4.86 | 7.14% |
| Other theft | 12 | 4.55 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.64 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.73 | 12.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.73 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 28.23 | 27.27% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 8.50 | -9.52% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 5.77 | 27.27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 4.25 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.43 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.82 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.82 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.91 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.91 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.61 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 25.50 | 120.00% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 6.68 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 6.37 | -15.38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.34 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.43 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.82 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.91 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.91 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.61 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.61 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 14 | 19.73 | -30.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 4.25 | 85.71% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 3.95 | -54.55% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.04 | -57.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.82 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.82 | -14.29% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.82 | 150.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.52 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 25.80 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 6.68 | -4.76% |
| Other theft | 14 | 6.07 | 600.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 4.25 | 12.50% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.73 | -36.36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.12 | -58.82% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.12 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 31.57 | 6.45% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 10.02 | 90.91% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 6.37 | -5.56% |
| Public order | 11 | 5.16 | -26.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.34 | 60.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.43 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.21 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.61 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.61 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.61 | -80.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.61 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 30.96 | 40.91% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 9.41 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 5.46 | 87.50% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 4.55 | -42.11% |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.34 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.04 | -44.44% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.52 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.21 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.91 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 28.83 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 6.68 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 5.77 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 5.46 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.73 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.43 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.82 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.61 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 13 |
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
A total of 294 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 45 |
| July 2024 | 25 |
| June 2024 | 22 |
| May 2024 | 27 |
| April 2024 | 34 |
| March 2024 | 16 |
| February 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 21 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 19 |
A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 34 |
| July 2024 | 25 |
| June 2024 | 30 |
| May 2024 | 37 |
| April 2024 | 27 |
| March 2024 | 30 |
| February 2024 | 28 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 22 |
| October 2023 | 33 |
| September 2023 | 31 |
| August 2023 | 22 |
A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 32 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 29 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 15 |
| February 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 18 |
| August 2023 | 18 |
A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME2 2DE postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 41 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 25 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 24 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |