ME2 3NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 3NL

ME2 3NL, Medway has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.49 per 1,000 population. This ME2 3NL 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 3NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 3NL, encompassing approximately 3463 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-57.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME2 3NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Randolph Cottages with total crimes: 2
  • Brasted Court with total crimes: 2

ME2 3NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.49-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour52.31150.00%
Public order21.44100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.22171.43%
Anti-social behaviour25.49-33.33%
Public order10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.2016.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.02-40.00%
Burglary30.87200.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In June 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 offences65.2020.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.73400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44100.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.46-37.50%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9114.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.310.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.750.00%
Vehicle crime22.02100.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.75-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour22.02100.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9180.00%
Drugs22.600.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

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 offences52.31-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.020.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.89-36.36%
Vehicle crime22.02-71.43%
Other theft10.58-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.930.00%
Vehicle crime73.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.020.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Public order10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202419
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 20247
January 20249
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237
September 202311

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 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
August 20241
July 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232

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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Randolph Cottages
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Brasted Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Windmill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chartwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Goldsworth Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Cliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dongola Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. B2108
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Grasmere Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Povey Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1