WAINSCOTT ROAD, ME2 4JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 4JY

WAINSCOTT ROAD, ME2 4JY, Medway has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.54 per 1,000 population. This ME2 4JY 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 4JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 4JY, encompassing approximately 1591 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME2 4JY area, explore the ME2 4JY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

ME2 4JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wainscott Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Gill Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Chancel Drive with total crimes: 1

WAINSCOTT ROAD, ME2 4JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.5428.57%
Public order15.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-66.67%
Drugs10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.57-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.40600.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.400.00%
Robbery11.890.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.94140.00%
Other theft27.54100.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.26-66.67%
Drugs10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.14200.00%
Drugs11.890.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.17-16.67%
Public order43.14300.00%
Other theft22.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.26-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.57500.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.77-40.00%
Other theft23.770.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.260.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.7142.86%
Criminal damage and arson46.28300.00%
Other theft22.51100.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Drugs21.260.00%
Shoplifting21.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.8016.67%
Shoplifting44.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.510.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.91100.00%
Vehicle crime23.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.40-62.50%
Drugs11.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.1733.33%
Burglary25.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.260.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.680.00%
Other theft23.770.00%
Drugs21.260.00%
Possession of weapons11.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202412
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 202410
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20244
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME2 4JY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wainscott Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Gill Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Chancel Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Spire Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Holly Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wainscott Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Winston Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1