WINSTON ROAD, ME2 2QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 2QU

WINSTON ROAD, ME2 2QU, Medway has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.34 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2QU 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 2QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2QU, encompassing approximately 5304 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME2 2QU area, explore the ME2 2QU 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

ME2 2QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Darnley Close with total crimes: 3
  • Laburnum Road with total crimes: 2
  • The Spires with total crimes: 2

WINSTON ROAD, ME2 2QU 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 offences144.340.00%
Vehicle crime42.64300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.90-26.32%
Other theft42.64300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.19-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.03-5.00%
Public order33.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.5750.00%
Other crime30.57200.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.79150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.770.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Public order20.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.77-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.51-70.00%
Other theft30.5750.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Public order20.380.00%
Other crime20.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.22-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.64400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.89-33.33%
Public order20.38100.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Other theft20.38100.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.90-46.43%
Vehicle crime42.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57100.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.19-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences287.73115.38%
Criminal damage and arson65.28-14.29%
Public order21.13-33.33%
Other crime10.38-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-50.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.79-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson72.45250.00%
Other crime51.32400.00%
Burglary30.940.00%
Public order30.57200.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.7957.14%
Anti-social behaviour64.150.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38100.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%
Public order10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

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 offences145.84-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.6450.00%
Vehicle crime31.1350.00%
Other theft20.57-33.33%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Drugs20.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.830.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202419
June 202420
May 20248
April 202414
March 202415
February 202428
January 202413
December 202322
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 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 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 202410
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME2 2QU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Darnley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. The Spires
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Ranscombe Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Southwell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Widgeon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Lancelot Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Oak Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Glamford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Wells Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Winston Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lilac Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Portsmouth Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1