HAWTHORN ROAD, ME2 2HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 2HS

HAWTHORN ROAD, ME2 2HS, Medway has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.37 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2HS 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 2HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2HS, encompassing approximately 5209 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME2 2HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Francis Close with total crimes: 4
  • Beech Road with total crimes: 3
  • Darnley Close with total crimes: 3

HAWTHORN ROAD, ME2 2HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.3733.33%
Vehicle crime43.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Other theft10.38-75.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.80-25.00%
Other theft42.30300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.77-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.5323.08%
Anti-social behaviour73.07250.00%
Vehicle crime41.340.00%
Other crime30.77200.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%
Burglary10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.5318.18%
Criminal damage and arson62.50500.00%
Vehicle crime41.1533.33%
Other theft30.770.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Public order20.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.38-33.33%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences114.80-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour32.11-57.14%
Other theft30.5850.00%
Vehicle crime30.5850.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.33-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.07133.33%
Vehicle crime21.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Other theft20.38-33.33%
Public order10.38-75.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.10-31.03%
Public order43.84300.00%
Vehicle crime40.77300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.77200.00%
Other theft30.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.4993.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.5733.33%
Other crime10.77-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%
Public order10.19-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.10-6.25%
Other crime62.880.00%
Public order41.15100.00%
Other theft30.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.58-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-33.33%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.95-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson43.07300.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.58-25.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.2975.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.0333.33%
Shoplifting40.77-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-40.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Public order10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.76-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.30-16.67%
Shoplifting50.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9650.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.490.00%
Vehicle crime62.690.00%
Other crime51.150.00%
Shoplifting50.960.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202416
June 202413
May 202411
April 202416
March 202420
February 202429
January 202415
December 202316
November 202321
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20246
September 20235

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Francis Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Beech Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Darnley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Darnley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Lancelot Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Maple Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Oak Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Poplar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Glamford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Wells Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Winston Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lilac Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Portsmouth Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1