THURSTON DRIVE, ME2 2LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 2LY

THURSTON DRIVE, ME2 2LY, Medway has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.05 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2LY 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 2LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2LY, encompassing approximately 2575 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME2 2LY area, explore the ME2 2LY 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 (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME2 2LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Carnation Road with total crimes: 4
  • Cadnam Close with total crimes: 1

THURSTON DRIVE, ME2 2LY 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 Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.05-37.50%
Other theft41.940.00%
Shoplifting21.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.8860.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.110.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.44400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.940.00%
Other crime21.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.44-28.57%
Other theft21.94100.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.44-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour22.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.76-10.00%
Shoplifting43.490.00%
Burglary31.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.1542.86%
Other crime33.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Other theft20.78-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.05-36.36%
Other theft32.720.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.76175.00%
Other crime34.27200.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.55-60.00%
Other theft20.78-33.33%
Other crime10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.44150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.94-20.00%
Other theft31.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.16-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.210.00%
Shoplifting41.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
April 20244
October 20234

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 202410
February 20247
January 202411
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Carnation Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Cadnam Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Watling Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Copperhouse Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Quince Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Lancelot Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1