CHESTNUT ROAD, ME2 2LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 2LH

CHESTNUT ROAD, ME2 2LH, Medway has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.96 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2LH 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 2LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2LH, encompassing approximately 5444 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME2 2LH area, explore the ME2 2LH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME2 2LH area, visit the ME2 2LH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

ME2 2LH 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
  • Darnley Road with total crimes: 3

CHESTNUT ROAD, ME2 2LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.9636.36%
Vehicle crime42.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Other theft10.37-75.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.78-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour42.02-42.86%
Other theft40.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37100.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Other crime10.18-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.8020.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.31600.00%
Vehicle crime41.2933.33%
Other crime40.73300.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-83.33%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.2536.36%
Criminal damage and arson62.76500.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Other theft30.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Other crime10.37-75.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.96-31.25%
Other crime42.0233.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-57.14%
Other theft30.5550.00%
Vehicle crime30.5550.00%
Shoplifting20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

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 offences166.25-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.94133.33%
Other crime31.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.25-35.71%
Public order43.31300.00%
Vehicle crime40.73300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-66.67%
Other theft20.37100.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences287.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.1450.00%
Other crime11.10-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-50.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-66.67%
Public order10.18-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.617.69%
Other crime52.570.00%
Public order40.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7333.33%
Other theft30.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-50.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.59-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour42.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73200.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Public order10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

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 offences217.1690.91%
Anti-social behaviour43.8633.33%
Shoplifting40.73-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-25.00%
Other theft30.5550.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
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 offences115.510.00%
Shoplifting52.020.00%
Vehicle crime40.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.730.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 202418
June 202415
May 202411
April 202416
March 202418
February 202428
January 202414
December 202313
November 202321
October 202311

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 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 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
January 20245
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME2 2LH 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. Darnley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Ranscombe Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lancelot Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Oak Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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