YALDING CLOSE, ME2 3XF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 3XF

YALDING CLOSE, ME2 3XF, Medway has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.32 per 1,000 population. This ME2 3XF 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 3XF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 3XF, encompassing approximately 4905 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME2 3XF area, explore the ME2 3XF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME2 3XF area, visit the ME2 3XF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME2 3XF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 9
  • Bingham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bill Street Road with total crimes: 2

YALDING CLOSE, ME2 3XF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.32-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson52.45150.00%
Vehicle crime41.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.820.00%
Public order30.82200.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.13340.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.48100.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.20-50.00%
Public order10.20-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.48-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Other theft20.61-60.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-60.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.91-11.11%
Other theft51.6366.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.0266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Shoplifting20.41100.00%
Burglary20.41-60.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.71-47.06%
Burglary51.83400.00%
Other theft31.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.6150.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.47350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.83100.00%
Shoplifting10.41-66.67%
Other theft10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.5241.67%
Vehicle crime53.47400.00%
Shoplifting31.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.08-29.41%
Other theft32.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.5288.89%
Anti-social behaviour53.47150.00%
Drugs31.020.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.4812.50%
Other theft41.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-33.33%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.87-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson41.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-40.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences114.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
July 20245
June 20248
May 20249
April 202417
March 202417
February 202412
January 202417
December 20239
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20249
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Bingham Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bill Street Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Randolph Cottages
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Brasted Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hilltop Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Peckham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Slatin Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Hayward Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Frindsbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Goddington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Windmill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chartwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Goldsworth Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Cliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dongola Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Grasmere Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1