ME2 4LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 4LL

ME2 4LL, Medway has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.42 per 1,000 population. This ME2 4LL 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 4LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 4LL, encompassing approximately 2335 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME2 4LL 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
  • Holly Road with total crimes: 1

ME2 4LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.42250.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.000.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-83.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.14500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.28-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.86-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.56100.00%
Other crime45.14300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.710.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences65.570.00%
Other theft22.570.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.4220.00%
Public order42.57300.00%
Other theft21.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-66.67%
Other crime10.860.00%

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 behaviour66.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.57-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

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 offences89.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.43100.00%
Public order21.710.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.86-50.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

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 offences87.2833.33%
Shoplifting43.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

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 offences64.71100.00%
Vehicle crime22.57100.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.28-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.28100.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.00-25.00%
Burglary23.850.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.139.09%
Other theft35.140.00%
Drugs31.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Robbery10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.420.00%
Public order34.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 202412
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 20239
October 202312
September 202311

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 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
October 20233

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME2 4LL 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. Holly Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wainscott Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lingley Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sholden Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Winston Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Frindsbury Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Cypress Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Povey Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1