ME2 3WG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 3WG

ME2 3WG, Medway has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66374.74 per 1,000 population. This ME2 3WG 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 3WG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 3WG, encompassing approximately 1 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-20.69% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

ME2 3WG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • King Street with total crimes: 8

ME2 3WG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5766374.7435.71%
Anti-social behaviour2328880.61-20.69%
Public order811653.58-20.00%
Shoplifting84053.42-20.00%
Other theft84053.4260.00%
Vehicle crime84053.42-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson44053.42-71.43%
Drugs42026.710.00%
Burglary42026.7133.33%
Theft from the person22026.71-33.33%
Possession of weapons21013.35-33.33%
Other crime11013.35-50.00%
Robbery1506.680.00%
Bicycle theft1506.68-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4269414.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour2921280.457.41%
Criminal damage and arson1414693.640.00%
Public order107093.4825.00%
Shoplifting105066.7725.00%
Vehicle crime95066.77125.00%
Other theft54560.10-44.44%
Drugs42533.390.00%
Theft from the person32026.71200.00%
Possession of weapons31520.030.00%
Burglary31520.03200.00%
Other crime21520.03100.00%
Bicycle theft21013.350.00%
Robbery11013.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4258267.90-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour2721280.45-28.95%
Criminal damage and arson1413680.2955.56%
Other theft97093.48-18.18%
Shoplifting84560.10-27.27%
Public order84053.4260.00%
Vehicle crime44053.42-50.00%
Other crime12026.710.00%
Burglary1506.680.00%
Theft from the person1506.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4566374.74-8.16%
Anti-social behaviour3822800.4880.95%
Other theft1119253.7483.33%
Shoplifting115573.4557.14%
Criminal damage and arson95573.45-18.18%
Vehicle crime84560.1014.29%
Public order54053.42-28.57%
Drugs22533.39-60.00%
Other crime11013.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons1506.68-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4965868.0640.00%
Anti-social behaviour2124827.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson1110640.2383.33%
Shoplifting75573.45-36.36%
Public order73546.7416.67%
Vehicle crime73546.74250.00%
Other theft63546.74100.00%
Drugs53040.0625.00%
Burglary52533.39400.00%
Possession of weapons42533.39300.00%
Robbery32026.71-25.00%
Other crime21520.030.00%
Bicycle theft21013.350.00%
Theft from the person11013.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3546614.32-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour1417733.71-12.50%
Shoplifting117093.481000.00%
Public order65573.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson63040.0620.00%
Drugs43040.0633.33%
Robbery42026.71100.00%
Other theft32026.71-62.50%
Other crime21520.03-66.67%
Vehicle crime21013.350.00%
Bicycle theft21013.350.00%
Burglary11013.350.00%
Possession of weapons1506.680.00%
Theft from the person1506.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5653201.139.80%
Anti-social behaviour1628373.930.00%
Other theft88106.84300.00%
Other crime64053.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53040.060.00%
Public order42533.39-42.86%
Drugs32026.7150.00%
Bicycle theft21520.030.00%
Robbery21013.350.00%
Vehicle crime21013.35-33.33%
Shoplifting11013.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5146107.6413.33%
Anti-social behaviour1625840.5577.78%
Public order78106.84-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson53546.7425.00%
Vehicle crime32533.39200.00%
Other theft21520.03-60.00%
Burglary21013.35-33.33%
Drugs21013.350.00%
Other crime21013.35-50.00%
Shoplifting11013.35-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4548134.350.00%
Public order1122800.48266.67%
Anti-social behaviour95573.45-43.75%
Other theft54560.10-16.67%
Other crime42533.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson42026.71-33.33%
Shoplifting42026.710.00%
Burglary32026.710.00%
Bicycle theft21520.030.00%
Drugs21013.35100.00%
Robbery21013.35100.00%
Theft from the person21013.35100.00%
Possession of weapons11013.350.00%
Vehicle crime1506.68-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4544587.61-13.46%
Anti-social behaviour1622800.48-23.81%
Other theft68106.84500.00%
Criminal damage and arson63040.0620.00%
Vehicle crime53040.06-16.67%
Shoplifting42533.3933.33%
Public order32026.71-25.00%
Robbery11520.030.00%
Drugs1506.68-80.00%
Theft from the person1506.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5251681.10-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour2126347.23-8.70%
Vehicle crime610640.2350.00%
Drugs53040.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52533.390.00%
Burglary42533.39100.00%
Public order42026.71-55.56%
Shoplifting32026.71-75.00%
Other theft11520.03-87.50%
Bicycle theft1506.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5462321.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour2327360.580.00%
Shoplifting1211653.580.00%
Public order96080.130.00%
Other theft84560.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54053.420.00%
Vehicle crime42533.390.00%
Robbery22026.710.00%
Burglary21013.350.00%
Drugs21013.350.00%
Possession of weapons11013.350.00%
Theft from the person1506.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 573 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202442
July 202442
June 202445
May 202449
April 202435
March 202456
February 202451
January 202445
December 202345
November 202352
October 202354

A total of 253 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202429
July 202427
June 202438
May 202421
April 202414
March 202416
February 202416
January 20249
December 202316
November 202321
October 202323

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
July 202414
June 20249
May 202411
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20248
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 202411
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20248
June 202411
May 20247
April 202411
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20249
June 202411
May 20246
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
May 20245
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. King Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. La Providence
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Eastgate Terrace
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Orange Terrace
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Almon Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 8. Cazeneuve Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Blue Boar Lane
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Hooper'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. New Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. College Yard
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hellyar Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. St Margaret'S Banks
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bishops Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Corys Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 18. Weatherly Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Gravel Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Ross Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Peter Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Five Bells Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Doust Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Bardell Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Eastgate
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 26. Northgate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Foord Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. James Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bourne Court
    Total1
    Public order1