CHESTER CLOSE, ME2 2QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 2QX

CHESTER CLOSE, ME2 2QX, Medway has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.86 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2QX 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 2QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2QX, encompassing approximately 5188 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

ME2 2QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Darnley Close with total crimes: 3
  • The Spires with total crimes: 2
  • Ranscombe Close with total crimes: 2

CHESTER CLOSE, ME2 2QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.86-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.93300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Other theft10.39-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.200.00%
Other theft53.08400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.0114.29%
Other crime43.08300.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Public order10.19-50.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-50.00%

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 offences145.7855.56%
Criminal damage and arson32.700.00%
Other theft30.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Public order20.39-33.33%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.050.00%
Other theft31.7350.00%
Public order30.5850.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.82-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.73300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54-33.33%
Public order20.39100.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Other crime10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.05-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.58-40.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39100.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.080.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Other crime10.58-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-50.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.40-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson52.3166.67%
Public order30.96200.00%
Other crime30.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-50.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.5583.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77200.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.310.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.470.00%
Burglary30.770.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 202416
June 202414
May 20249
April 20249
March 202410
February 202416
January 202412
December 202322
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 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 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 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
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

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 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 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 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 2QX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Darnley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. The Spires
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Ranscombe Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Southwell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Widgeon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Glamford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Wells Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Winston Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lilac Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Portsmouth Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Tern Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Curlew Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1