POPLAR CLOSE, ME2 2NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 2NP

POPLAR CLOSE, ME2 2NP, Medway has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.52 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2NP 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 2NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2NP, encompassing approximately 2760 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME2 2NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beech Road with total crimes: 3
  • Laburnum Road with total crimes: 2
  • Silver Streak Way with total crimes: 2

POPLAR CLOSE, ME2 2NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.52266.67%
Drugs33.980.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.35400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.81-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.800.00%
Public order22.54100.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.24-12.50%
Drugs42.540.00%
Vehicle crime31.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-50.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.170.00%
Vehicle crime31.450.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.43-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour42.900.00%
Other crime21.450.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.6162.50%
Vehicle crime34.7150.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.90100.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Other crime10.72-75.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.16-38.46%
Other crime42.900.00%
Other theft31.4550.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.9718.18%
Vehicle crime34.710.00%
Other theft21.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.9737.50%
Other theft33.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09200.00%
Drugs31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.800.00%
Vehicle crime32.900.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 202413
February 20248
January 20248
December 202313
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20243

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beech Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Silver Streak Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Nunnery Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Norman Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. North Bank Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cuxton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Maple Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Poplar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sycamore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1