DARNLEY ROAD, ME2 2EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 2EU

DARNLEY ROAD, ME2 2EU, Medway has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.66 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2EU 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 2EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2EU, encompassing approximately 3462 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

ME2 2EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle View Road with total crimes: 6
  • Tintagel Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Witham Way with total crimes: 4

DARNLEY ROAD, ME2 2EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.66-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson54.0466.67%
Public order31.44-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-50.00%
Other theft10.58-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-75.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.135.88%
Anti-social behaviour45.200.00%
Drugs41.16300.00%
Public order41.16100.00%
Other theft31.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.4041.67%
Other theft44.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.16-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.16200.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-60.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Drugs10.58-75.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.98-58.62%
Anti-social behaviour73.470.00%
Vehicle crime52.0266.67%
Drugs41.440.00%
Burglary31.1650.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.1561.11%
Anti-social behaviour78.38600.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.02-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.87200.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Burglary20.58-33.33%
Other theft10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.8228.57%
Criminal damage and arson55.200.00%
Burglary31.440.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.95-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.04400.00%
Other theft41.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.64-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.330.00%
Other crime10.87-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.5350.00%
Other theft45.200.00%
Other crime31.160.00%
Possession of weapons20.87100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.49-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson23.47-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.98116.67%
Criminal damage and arson67.5120.00%
Vehicle crime11.73-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.440.00%
Vehicle crime31.440.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
July 202417
June 202412
May 202429
April 202418
March 202414
February 202415
January 202418
December 202312
November 202326
October 202312

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Castle View Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Tintagel Gardens
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Witham Way
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Beech Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Downside
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Knight Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Cuxton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Maple Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. A2
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Wyatt Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Dart Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pine Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Charles Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Alma Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1