MERRALS WOOD ROAD, ME2 2PR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 2PR

MERRALS WOOD ROAD, ME2 2PR, Medway has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.40 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2PR 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 2PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2PR, encompassing approximately 4119 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME2 2PR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eustace Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • The Spires with total crimes: 2
  • Ranscombe Close with total crimes: 2

MERRALS WOOD ROAD, ME2 2PR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.40-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.46300.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.16-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.70100.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.3436.36%
Vehicle crime23.640.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.1057.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.4075.00%
Burglary21.700.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.940.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Public order20.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.61140.00%
Public order32.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.21100.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences52.67-37.50%
Other theft21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202415
June 202411
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20248
January 20248
December 202312
November 20235
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242

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 2PR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Eustace Crescent
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Spires
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Ranscombe Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Glamford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Wells Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Winston Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lilac Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Portsmouth Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1