THE SPIRES, ME2 2PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 2PZ

THE SPIRES, ME2 2PZ, Medway has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.99 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2PZ 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 2PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2PZ, encompassing approximately 3757 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME2 2PZ area, explore the ME2 2PZ 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 (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME2 2PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Spires with total crimes: 2
  • Ranscombe Close with total crimes: 2
  • Southwell Road with total crimes: 2

THE SPIRES, ME2 2PZ 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 offences63.99-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.99-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson22.66100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.59-7.14%
Other crime33.46200.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.6555.56%
Criminal damage and arson33.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.5250.00%
Public order32.4050.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.73-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.60300.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.99-12.50%
Vehicle crime31.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-25.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

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 offences84.79-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.13-33.33%
Public order21.06-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.39-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson62.40200.00%
Burglary31.600.00%
Public order30.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.25216.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.0633.33%
Other theft21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6050.00%
Other theft20.80-33.33%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.12-25.00%
Other theft33.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-75.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.190.00%
Vehicle crime44.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202413
June 202414
May 20249
April 20246
March 20247
February 20248
January 20249
December 202319
November 20236
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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. 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 2PZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Spires
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Ranscombe Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Southwell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Widgeon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Glamford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Wells Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Winston Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lilac Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Portsmouth Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Tern Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1