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

Overview of Crime in ME2 2NT

POPLAR ROAD, ME2 2NT, Medway has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.47 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2NT 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 2NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2NT, encompassing approximately 4477 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME2 2NT Crime Hotspots

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

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

POPLAR ROAD, ME2 2NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.4750.00%
Vehicle crime42.68100.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.79400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12200.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.816.67%
Public order23.57100.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.817.14%
Criminal damage and arson33.350.00%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.22-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.1516.67%
Other crime33.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.67-40.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67200.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.14-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.68400.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.58-12.50%
Public order43.13300.00%
Vehicle crime30.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.0360.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.5733.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.8950.00%
Other crime10.67-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In January 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 offences105.58-23.08%
Other crime42.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Public order20.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

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 offences135.58-23.53%
Vehicle crime32.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.67-25.00%
Public order30.67200.00%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Burglary10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.92183.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.80300.00%
Other theft30.89-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-33.33%
Drugs20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.80-66.67%
Other theft41.34300.00%
Vehicle crime30.89-62.50%
Other crime10.67-80.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.160.00%
Vehicle crime84.020.00%
Other crime51.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.120.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 202416
June 202415
May 202414
April 202412
March 202414
February 202416
January 202410
December 202313
November 202317
October 20236
September 202318

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 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 2NT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Eustace Crescent
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Silver Streak Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Ranscombe Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oak Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Poplar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sycamore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sealand Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Glamford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Wells Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Winston Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lilac Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1