PEPYS WAY, ME2 3LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 3LJ

PEPYS WAY, ME2 3LJ, Medway has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.57 per 1,000 population. This ME2 3LJ 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 3LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 3LJ, encompassing approximately 4549 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME2 3LJ area, explore the ME2 3LJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME2 3LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cambridge Road with total crimes: 7
  • Castle View Road with total crimes: 6
  • Bryant Road with total crimes: 6

PEPYS WAY, ME2 3LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.5753.85%
Anti-social behaviour84.4014.29%
Other crime31.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.6650.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.03-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour72.8640.00%
Other theft31.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.22-80.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.6927.27%
Anti-social behaviour53.080.00%
Burglary51.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.81-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4266.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.10-20.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Other theft20.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.40400.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-40.00%
Other theft20.66-50.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.5066.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.200.00%
Other theft41.10300.00%
Vehicle crime30.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.4020.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%
Other theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1025.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In January 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 offences104.8466.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.88300.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.08-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.74-63.16%
Vehicle crime31.54200.00%
Other theft30.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
July 202414
June 202411
May 202420
April 202410
March 20246
February 20245
January 202410
December 20236
November 20237
October 202319

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
October 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME2 3LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cambridge Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Castle View Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Bryant Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brompton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Farm Hill Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. St Nicholas Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Weston Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. A2
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Central Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Steele Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lychfield Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sandycroft Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Hillyfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Pepy'S Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Roan Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Other crime1