THE SHADES, ME2 2UB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 2UB

THE SHADES, ME2 2UB, Medway has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.47 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2UB 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 2UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2UB, encompassing approximately 1484 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME2 2UB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shearwater Close with total crimes: 6
  • Cormorant Close with total crimes: 5
  • Orchid Close with total crimes: 3

THE SHADES, ME2 2UB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.47200.00%
Other theft46.06300.00%
Shoplifting32.690.00%
Public order12.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-66.67%
Drugs10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson38.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.02-78.57%
Other crime22.02-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.4775.00%
Other crime39.430.00%
Drugs12.020.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.4114.29%
Anti-social behaviour15.39-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.4975.00%
Vehicle crime54.72400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.69100.00%
Public order21.35100.00%
Shoplifting21.35100.00%
Other theft11.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.45500.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.0433.33%
Other crime22.690.00%
Public order11.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.67-75.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting410.78300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.02-62.50%
Public order22.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.78166.67%
Burglary35.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.020.00%
Other theft12.020.00%
Shoplifting10.67-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.76300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.69-25.00%
Bicycle theft22.020.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.43-42.86%
Other theft22.690.00%
Drugs21.350.00%
Other crime21.35100.00%
Robbery11.350.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.47-22.22%
Vehicle crime74.7275.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.72-40.00%
Other crime12.020.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.060.00%
Vehicle crime43.370.00%
Public order22.690.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 202414
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shearwater Close
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cormorant Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Orchid Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Razorbill Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Albatross Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Squires Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Parkfields
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Copperhouse Road
    Total1
    Other theft1