CARNATION ROAD, ME2 2YQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 2YQ

CARNATION ROAD, ME2 2YQ, Medway has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.67 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2YQ 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 2YQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2YQ, encompassing approximately 4284 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME2 2YQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carnation Road with total crimes: 4
  • Scholars Rise with total crimes: 3
  • Darnley Close with total crimes: 3

CARNATION ROAD, ME2 2YQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences124.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.8033.33%
Other theft30.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.07100.00%
Other theft34.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-40.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other crime10.23-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.07-35.71%
Other crime52.10400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1766.67%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-33.33%
Public order10.47-80.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In June 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 offences147.7055.56%
Public order53.2766.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.17200.00%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-57.14%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.30-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour72.10-46.15%
Public order31.63200.00%
Vehicle crime30.70200.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.64-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour133.971200.00%
Other crime23.030.00%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.24-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson44.2033.33%
Other theft30.9350.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.4015.00%
Public order45.3733.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-40.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.10-9.09%
Other crime64.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4066.67%
Public order31.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-33.33%
Burglary10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.3446.67%
Vehicle crime45.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.00-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.500.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-60.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.340.00%
Vehicle crime54.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Burglary30.930.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 20249
June 202414
May 20249
April 202417
March 202418
February 202423
January 202420
December 202322
November 202315
October 202321

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 202413
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20246
December 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

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 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 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Carnation Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Scholars Rise
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Darnley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Southwell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Widgeon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Lancelot Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Portsmouth Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Tern Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Bligh Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Lancelot Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1