LILAC ROAD, ME2 2LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 2LF

LILAC ROAD, ME2 2LF, Medway has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.82 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2LF 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 2LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2LF, encompassing approximately 5596 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME2 2LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Francis Close with total crimes: 4
  • Darnley Close with total crimes: 3
  • Laburnum Road with total crimes: 2

LILAC ROAD, ME2 2LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174.8241.67%
Vehicle crime43.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.36-33.33%
Public order10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

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 offences124.65-36.84%
Other theft42.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.72-5.00%
Vehicle crime33.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.5450.00%
Other crime30.54200.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.570.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Other theft30.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.36-33.33%
Other crime10.36-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.47-28.57%
Other crime41.7933.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-57.14%
Other theft30.5450.00%
Vehicle crime30.54200.00%
Shoplifting20.54100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.36-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.50250.00%
Other crime31.250.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-50.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.72-28.57%
Vehicle crime53.57400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences287.8686.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.0040.00%
Other crime21.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.18-66.67%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.43-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.68400.00%
Other crime40.890.00%
Other theft30.7150.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Public order20.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.36-50.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.54-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour43.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Public order30.54200.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.1572.73%
Anti-social behaviour63.39100.00%
Shoplifting41.07-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Other theft30.540.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.18-38.89%
Shoplifting51.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.89-40.00%
Other theft30.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Other crime10.36-80.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.330.00%
Other crime53.220.00%
Vehicle crime50.890.00%
Shoplifting50.890.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 202419
June 202420
May 202410
April 202414
March 202420
February 202428
January 202415
December 202318
November 202319
October 202311
September 202318

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 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 2LF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Francis Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Darnley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Silver Streak Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. The Spires
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Ranscombe Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lancelot Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Oak Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Poplar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sycamore 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