BENENDEN ROAD, ME2 4NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 4NX

BENENDEN ROAD, ME2 4NX, Medway has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.56 per 1,000 population. This ME2 4NX 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 4NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 4NX, encompassing approximately 2853 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME2 4NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bingham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Holly Road with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

BENENDEN ROAD, ME2 4NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.56300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.40200.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.15400.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.3116.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.450.00%
Other crime41.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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 offences63.8550.00%
Other theft22.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.85100.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.700.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences32.10-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.50100.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences54.91-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.85-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson22.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.500.00%
Vehicle crime13.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
February 20243
January 202410
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 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
May 20241
December 20231

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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 4NX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bingham Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Holly Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lingley Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Sholden Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Winston Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Frindsbury Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hilltop Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cypress Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Grasmere Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Povey Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1