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

Overview of Crime in ME2 4LA

WAINSCOTT ROAD, ME2 4LA, Medway has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.65 per 1,000 population. This ME2 4LA 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 4LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 4LA, encompassing approximately 1201 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME2 4LA area, explore the ME2 4LA 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 (12.50% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME2 4LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wainscott Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Omaha Place with total crimes: 2
  • Gill Avenue with total crimes: 2

WAINSCOTT ROAD, ME2 4LA 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 Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.6512.50%
Other crime27.490.00%
Public order11.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-66.67%
Drugs10.830.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.47-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour76.66600.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.820.00%
Robbery12.500.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.30200.00%
Other theft212.48100.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.66-66.67%
Drugs10.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%

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 offences59.15-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour34.16200.00%
Drugs12.500.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Other theft10.83-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.9816.67%
Public order45.82300.00%
Other theft33.3350.00%
Burglary12.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

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 behaviour615.81200.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.99-53.85%
Other theft24.990.00%
Other crime21.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.66-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Public order10.83-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.1385.71%
Criminal damage and arson410.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.33100.00%
Other theft21.66100.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Drugs21.660.00%
Shoplifting21.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.660.00%
Robbery10.830.00%

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 offences711.65-22.22%
Shoplifting45.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.330.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.31125.00%
Other theft27.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.32-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour23.330.00%
Public order11.660.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Burglary10.83-50.00%

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 offences710.8216.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.820.00%
Burglary21.660.00%
Public order11.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

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 offences614.980.00%
Other theft24.990.00%
Drugs21.660.00%
Other crime11.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202415
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 202413
February 20247
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
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 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 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 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

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
May 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 4LA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wainscott Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Omaha Place
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 3. Gill Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Chancel Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Spire Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Holly Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wainscott Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Winston Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1