ME2 2JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 2JU

ME2 2JU, Medway has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.82 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2JU 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 2JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2JU, encompassing approximately 1545 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

ME2 2JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nunnery Way with total crimes: 2
  • Norman Close with total crimes: 2
  • North Bank Close with total crimes: 1

ME2 2JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.820.00%
Drugs31.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.94-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.82400.00%
Vehicle crime23.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.76150.00%
Vehicle crime33.230.00%
Other crime21.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.29-75.00%
Drugs10.65-80.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs511.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.5950.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-50.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.70200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.940.00%
Vehicle crime21.29100.00%
Other crime11.29-50.00%
Burglary10.65-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.35-25.00%
Burglary43.880.00%
Other crime22.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Drugs11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.12100.00%
Vehicle crime15.18-50.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.59200.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Other theft11.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.88-40.00%
Other theft21.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.18-28.57%
Shoplifting13.230.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.94-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.5366.67%
Other theft33.2350.00%
Drugs21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.180.00%
Other theft21.94100.00%
Vehicle crime11.29-66.67%
Other crime10.65-80.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.530.00%
Other crime55.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.230.00%
Vehicle crime31.940.00%
Public order21.940.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20244
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nunnery Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Norman Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. North Bank Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Poplar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sycamore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Crusade Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1