LANCELOT CLOSE, ME2 2YT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 2YT

LANCELOT CLOSE, ME2 2YT, Medway has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.96 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2YT 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 2YT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2YT, encompassing approximately 4841 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME2 2YT Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Francis Close with total crimes: 4
  • Beech Road with total crimes: 3
  • Darnley Close with total crimes: 3

LANCELOT CLOSE, ME2 2YT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.9618.18%
Criminal damage and arson32.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.620.00%
Other theft20.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.3410.00%
Other theft42.27300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.1642.86%
Anti-social behaviour62.07200.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-33.33%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.37-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.45200.00%
Vehicle crime31.2450.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-50.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Other crime10.41-66.67%
Burglary10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.75-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.860.00%
Other crime30.8350.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Shoplifting20.41100.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.96-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour42.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Other theft20.41-33.33%
Public order10.41-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.44-26.92%
Public order63.92200.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Other theft30.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.3733.33%
Other crime20.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41100.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.99-18.75%
Other crime42.690.00%
Public order30.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-25.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.20-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson43.30300.00%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-66.67%
Burglary10.210.00%

In November 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 offences227.6483.33%
Vehicle crime44.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.830.00%
Shoplifting30.62-40.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.78-14.29%
Shoplifting52.480.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.620.00%
Burglary30.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.160.00%
Shoplifting52.890.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202410
June 20247
May 20249
April 202410
March 202419
February 202426
January 202413
December 202316
November 202322
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Francis Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Beech Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Darnley Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Darnley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Lancelot Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Maple Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Oak Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Quince Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Lancelot Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1