LABURNUM ROAD, ME2 2LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 2LD

LABURNUM ROAD, ME2 2LD, Medway has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.12 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2LD 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 2LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2LD, encompassing approximately 5100 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME2 2LD 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

LABURNUM ROAD, ME2 2LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.1233.33%
Vehicle crime42.35100.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-33.33%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.51-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour51.76400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98200.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.296.67%
Public order23.14100.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.39100.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.497.14%
Criminal damage and arson42.9433.33%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Other theft20.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-66.67%
Other crime10.20-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.4716.67%
Other theft42.740.00%
Other crime30.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.59-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59200.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Burglary20.39100.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.51-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.35400.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-50.00%
Public order10.20-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.90-12.50%
Public order42.74300.00%
Vehicle crime30.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-66.67%

In February 2024, 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 offences165.2933.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.1433.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.7850.00%
Other crime10.59-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.29-7.69%
Other crime42.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Public order20.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.10-23.53%
Vehicle crime42.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-25.00%
Public order30.59200.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Burglary10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.08142.86%
Anti-social behaviour43.33100.00%
Other theft30.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-50.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.92-63.16%
Vehicle crime41.37-50.00%
Other theft40.78300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-33.33%
Other crime10.39-80.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.230.00%
Vehicle crime83.720.00%
Other crime51.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.980.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202416
June 202415
May 202414
April 202412
March 202414
February 202416
January 202412
December 202313
November 202317
October 20237
September 202319

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 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 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
October 20231
September 20235

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 2LD 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. Oak Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Poplar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sycamore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sealand Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Glamford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Wells Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Winston Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lilac Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Portsmouth Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1