ME2 2ZR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 2ZR

ME2 2ZR, Medway has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.24 per 1,000 population. This ME2 2ZR 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 2ZR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 2ZR, encompassing approximately 976 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME2 2ZR area, explore the ME2 2ZR 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 (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME2 2ZR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chariot Way with total crimes: 4
  • Nunnery Way with total crimes: 2
  • Norman Close with total crimes: 2

ME2 2ZR 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
Drugs310.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.07-40.00%
Vehicle crime23.07100.00%
Other theft12.050.00%
Public order11.020.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.29400.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.05-66.67%
Public order11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime312.29200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.0750.00%
Other crime23.070.00%
Drugs22.05-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.05-80.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour517.41150.00%
Drugs55.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.05-50.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson28.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.05-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Burglary11.02-75.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.310.00%
Burglary45.120.00%
Other theft24.10100.00%
Drugs12.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.07100.00%
Vehicle crime22.050.00%
Other theft12.05-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft28.19100.00%
Shoplifting22.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.05-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.050.00%
Drugs11.020.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.24400.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.12-50.00%
Shoplifting12.050.00%
Other theft11.02-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour412.29100.00%
Other theft34.10200.00%
Drugs23.07100.00%
Burglary12.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.02-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.070.00%
Public order22.050.00%
Other theft12.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime210.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.050.00%
Other crime12.050.00%
Theft from the person11.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20245
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20231

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 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20244
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 2ZR postcode area is presented below.

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