ME2 2FS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 2FS

ME2 2FS, Medway has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.68 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2FS 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 2FS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2FS, encompassing approximately 2640 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

ME2 2FS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sycamore Road with total crimes: 2
  • Eustace Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Butlers Park Way with total crimes: 2

ME2 2FS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.68-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour52.27400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.89200.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.950.00%
Other crime25.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.9516.67%
Criminal damage and arson25.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.849.09%
Criminal damage and arson34.540.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-60.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.1922.22%
Anti-social behaviour54.17400.00%
Other crime11.890.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.0628.57%
Vehicle crime33.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-50.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.6533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.51200.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.57-36.36%
Other crime42.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Public order21.14-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.33-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour34.17-25.00%
Public order31.14200.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.33160.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.920.00%
Other theft21.51-33.33%
Drugs10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.92-68.75%
Other theft31.89200.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-75.00%
Other crime10.76-75.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.01700.00%
Vehicle crime86.06300.00%
Other crime43.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.51200.00%
Public order21.14100.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Other theft10.76-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20238
August 20232

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202414
June 202414
May 202412
April 202411
March 20249
February 20247
January 20247
December 202311
November 202313
October 20235
September 202316
August 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
August 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Sycamore Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Eustace Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Butlers Park Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Wells Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Poplar Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Silver Streak Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Horace Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Empire Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Sealand Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bootham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ranscombe Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1