WINSTON DRIVE, ME2 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 4LJ

WINSTON DRIVE, ME2 4LJ, Medway has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.39 per 1,000 population. This ME2 4LJ 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 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 4LJ, encompassing approximately 2190 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ME2 4LJ 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
  • Spire Way with total crimes: 1

WINSTON DRIVE, ME2 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.39166.67%
Public order23.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-33.33%
Other theft10.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.39600.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.20-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.37200.00%
Vehicle crime11.37-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3033.33%
Other theft23.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.39-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour22.740.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

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 offences77.3040.00%
Public order43.20300.00%
Other theft21.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-66.67%
Other crime10.91-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.74-37.50%
Other crime22.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-50.00%
Other theft10.91-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences810.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.65300.00%
Other theft31.83200.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Shoplifting20.91-50.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3033.33%
Shoplifting43.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.83100.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

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 offences65.48100.00%
Vehicle crime22.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.56-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.37100.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%

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 offences85.93-33.33%
Burglary23.650.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1210.9550.00%
Other theft25.480.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%
Robbery10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.480.00%
Public order33.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20248
February 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
October 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 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 20242
May 20242
April 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME2 4LJ 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. Spire Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Holly Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wainscott Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lingley Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Sholden Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Winston Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Frindsbury Hill
    Total1
    Public order1