RICHBOROUGH DRIVE, ME2 3LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 3LU

RICHBOROUGH DRIVE, ME2 3LU, Medway has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.31 per 1,000 population. This ME2 3LU 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 3LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 3LU, encompassing approximately 4209 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

ME2 3LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 9
  • Cambridge Road with total crimes: 7
  • Hone Street with total crimes: 4

RICHBOROUGH DRIVE, ME2 3LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.3131.25%
Anti-social behaviour54.9925.00%
Vehicle crime41.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.95-33.33%
Public order10.95-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.430.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.24-75.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime44.28300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.95-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.95-42.86%
Burglary30.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.23-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.80-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.2322.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.61200.00%
Other theft21.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.140.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences62.38-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43100.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.33100.00%
Drugs11.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In December 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 offences41.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-33.33%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.99-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson31.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 20244
June 20247
May 20248
April 202411
March 20249
February 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 202317
September 202317

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
June 20244
May 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 3LU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Cambridge Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hone Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brompton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Farm Hill Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Brasted Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Steele Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Slatin Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Goldsworth Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dongola Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Lychfield Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hillyfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1