HILLSHAW CRESCENT, ME2 2PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 2PS

HILLSHAW CRESCENT, ME2 2PS, Medway has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.96 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2PS 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 2PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2PS, encompassing approximately 4439 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME2 2PS 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

HILLSHAW CRESCENT, ME2 2PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.9675.00%
Vehicle crime43.15100.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.73-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour51.80400.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45100.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.315.88%
Public order24.05100.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.9830.77%
Criminal damage and arson33.830.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Other theft20.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-33.33%
Public order10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.988.33%
Other theft42.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68200.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

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 offences125.18-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour52.70400.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.08-5.56%
Vehicle crime43.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-60.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-66.67%
Public order10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.0525.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1350.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.23-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.53-29.41%
Other crime42.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.900.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Public order20.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.5321.43%
Vehicle crime33.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-50.00%
Public order30.68200.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Burglary10.450.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences146.5375.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.15200.00%
Other theft31.35-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Drugs20.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.510.00%
Other theft41.800.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 202418
June 202417
May 202413
April 202412
March 202417
February 202418
January 202412
December 202317
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME2 2PS 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. The Spires
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Ranscombe Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oak Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
  • 16. Portsmouth Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1