ST PAULS CLOSE, ME2 2QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 2QH

ST PAULS CLOSE, ME2 2QH, Medway has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.23 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2QH 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 2QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2QH, encompassing approximately 3715 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME2 2QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Spires with total crimes: 2
  • Southwell Road with total crimes: 2
  • Widgeon Road with total crimes: 2

ST PAULS CLOSE, ME2 2QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.23-54.55%
Vehicle crime31.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.310.00%
Other theft22.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.8522.22%
Other crime32.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.7720.00%
Public order31.62200.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.23-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.35300.00%
Vehicle crime11.08-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

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 offences63.23-14.29%
Vehicle crime21.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.50-12.50%
Public order21.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-80.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.38-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson52.15150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35-50.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In December 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 offences177.27466.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
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 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.42-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.920.00%
Other theft23.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-75.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences126.190.00%
Vehicle crime43.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202411
June 20249
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20248
December 202317
November 20233
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 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
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
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 2QH postcode area is presented below.

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