POPLAR ROAD, ME2 2NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 2NS

POPLAR ROAD, ME2 2NS, Medway has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.86 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2NS 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 2NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2NS, encompassing approximately 3581 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME2 2NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beech Road with total crimes: 3
  • Eustace Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Laburnum Road with total crimes: 2

POPLAR ROAD, ME2 2NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.86116.67%
Other theft23.630.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.58600.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.869.09%
Public order23.35100.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Other theft10.56-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.82-21.43%
Drugs53.07400.00%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-25.00%
Other theft30.84200.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.9120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.68300.00%
Other crime31.1250.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.75-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.950.00%
Other crime21.400.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.98-6.25%
Public order44.190.00%
Vehicle crime31.1250.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.9860.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.47200.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Other crime10.56-66.67%
Other theft10.28-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.58-33.33%
Other theft42.79300.00%
Other crime31.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences156.98-6.25%
Vehicle crime44.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-80.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.9460.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.47150.00%
Drugs41.400.00%
Other theft31.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.31-28.57%
Vehicle crime32.79-62.50%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56100.00%
Other crime10.56-80.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.050.00%
Vehicle crime83.910.00%
Other crime52.230.00%
Public order31.400.00%
Drugs30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 202412
June 202411
May 202414
April 20247
March 202415
February 202416
January 202410
December 202315
November 202316
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
February 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 2NS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Beech Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Eustace Crescent
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Silver Streak Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Norman Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. North Bank Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Maple Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Oak Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1