ME2 2ZG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 2ZG

ME2 2ZG, Medway has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.56 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2ZG 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 2ZG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2ZG, encompassing approximately 1255 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ME2 2ZG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chariot Way with total crimes: 4
  • Silver Streak Way with total crimes: 2
  • Nunnery Way with total crimes: 2

ME2 2ZG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs39.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.39-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.59100.00%
Other theft11.590.00%
Public order10.800.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.15500.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.78-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.390.00%
Vehicle crime12.39-66.67%
Public order10.800.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.15150.00%
Vehicle crime33.98200.00%
Other crime22.390.00%
Drugs21.59-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.59-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs614.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.7866.67%
Violence and sexual offences23.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.59-75.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson410.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.190.00%
Vehicle crime22.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.59-66.67%
Burglary11.59-80.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.94200.00%
Burglary54.780.00%
Other theft23.98100.00%
Drugs11.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.19-50.00%
Other theft11.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.19100.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Other theft11.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.17-62.50%
Other theft22.39100.00%
Shoplifting21.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.15166.67%
Vehicle crime26.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59-50.00%
Shoplifting11.590.00%
Other theft10.80-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.94100.00%
Drugs33.19200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.39-25.00%
Other theft32.39200.00%
Burglary12.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.190.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Other theft11.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime411.150.00%
Other theft23.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.590.00%
Other crime11.590.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20246
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20245
November 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chariot Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Silver Streak Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Nunnery Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Norman Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Crusade Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1