SOUTHWARK ROAD, ME2 2SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 2SE

SOUTHWARK ROAD, ME2 2SE, Medway has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.71 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2SE 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 2SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2SE, encompassing approximately 5306 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

ME2 2SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carnation Road with total crimes: 4
  • Darnley Close with total crimes: 3
  • The Spires with total crimes: 2

SOUTHWARK ROAD, ME2 2SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.71-28.57%
Vehicle crime32.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Other theft20.38-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.22-4.55%
Other theft63.96500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.19-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.6015.79%
Other crime54.15150.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-60.00%
Public order10.38-75.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.9135.71%
Criminal damage and arson53.580.00%
Vehicle crime40.940.00%
Public order40.75-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.750.00%
Other theft30.570.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.03-22.22%
Public order52.64150.00%
Vehicle crime40.94300.00%
Other theft30.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.57-75.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.54-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour123.39500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.26-60.00%
Public order20.38-33.33%
Other crime20.380.00%
Other theft20.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.97-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.5825.00%
Other theft30.94200.00%
Vehicle crime30.57200.00%
Public order30.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57100.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.1625.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.71-33.33%
Public order30.75-25.00%
Other crime10.57-66.67%
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 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.35-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.77100.00%
Public order41.13300.00%
Other crime30.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-60.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.3541.18%
Anti-social behaviour54.5225.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94200.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In November 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 offences176.22-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour43.200.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Drugs20.38100.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Burglary20.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-75.00%
Public order10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.730.00%
Vehicle crime43.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.750.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
July 202422
June 202419
May 202414
April 202418
March 202419
February 202425
January 202420
December 202324
November 202317
October 202321

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 202412
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
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 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 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 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 2SE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Carnation Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Darnley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. The Spires
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Southwell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Widgeon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Lancelot Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Glamford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Wells Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Winston Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Chestnut Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lilac Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Portsmouth Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Tern Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Bligh Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Curlew Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1