ME2 2JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 2JX

ME2 2JX, Medway has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.58 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2JX 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 2JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2JX, encompassing approximately 1980 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

ME2 2JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chariot Way with total crimes: 4
  • Silver Streak Way with total crimes: 2
  • Nunnery Way with total crimes: 2

ME2 2JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.5866.67%
Drugs32.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.52-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.09800.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.55-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.52-50.00%
Public order11.010.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.09166.67%
Vehicle crime44.0433.33%
Other crime22.020.00%
Drugs21.01-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs610.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.03-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.52-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.52-75.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.10200.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.020.00%
Vehicle crime32.02200.00%
Other crime11.52-50.00%
Burglary10.51-80.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.61-11.11%
Burglary54.040.00%
Other crime22.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5780.00%
Vehicle crime24.55-50.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.0725.00%
Vehicle crime42.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.02200.00%
Other theft11.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.05-60.00%
Other theft22.02100.00%
Shoplifting21.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.0866.67%
Vehicle crime25.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-66.67%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Other theft10.51-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.61-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.03100.00%
Other theft43.03100.00%
Drugs32.02200.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.540.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20249
February 20245
January 20244
December 202310
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20246
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20245
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chariot Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Silver Streak Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Nunnery Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Norman Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. North Bank Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Poplar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sycamore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Crusade Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1