ME2 2FZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 2FZ

ME2 2FZ, Medway has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.54 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2FZ 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 2FZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2FZ, encompassing approximately 2347 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME2 2FZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eustace Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Laburnum Road with total crimes: 2
  • Silver Streak Way with total crimes: 2

ME2 2FZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.5480.00%
Public order23.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.54400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.13-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson22.13100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.82-35.71%
Other crime23.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.5216.67%
Vehicle crime15.960.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%

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 offences1211.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.110.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-50.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.830.00%
Other crime11.700.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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 offences95.9650.00%
Vehicle crime33.83200.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.82-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.700.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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 offences77.24-36.36%
Other crime42.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.95-15.38%
Public order34.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-50.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

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 offences138.95160.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.540.00%
Other theft21.70-33.33%
Drugs10.850.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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 offences55.540.00%
Other theft32.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20249
June 202414
May 202412
April 20249
March 20249
February 20246
January 20247
December 202311
November 202313
October 20235

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 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 20244
February 20243
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Eustace Crescent
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Silver Streak Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Ranscombe Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Poplar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sycamore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sealand Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1