ORCHARD AVENUE, ME2 3RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 3RU

ORCHARD AVENUE, ME2 3RU, Medway has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.50 per 1,000 population. This ME2 3RU 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 3RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 3RU, encompassing approximately 2446 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME2 3RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farm Hill Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Sandycroft Road with total crimes: 1
  • Hillyfield Close with total crimes: 1

ORCHARD AVENUE, ME2 3RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.63200.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In August 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 offences33.6850.00%
Other theft21.23100.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.68100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.82-50.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.27100.00%
Other theft11.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.4550.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.23100.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.45-50.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

In January 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 offences32.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary22.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.82-66.67%
Other theft20.820.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.450.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Farm Hill Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Sandycroft Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Hillyfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Pepy'S Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Roan Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Fountain Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Beaufort Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Carisbrooke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1