POWLETT ROAD, ME2 4RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME2 4RD

POWLETT ROAD, ME2 4RD, Medway has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.46 per 1,000 population. This ME2 4RD 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 4RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME2 4RD, encompassing approximately 4213 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

ME2 4RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bingham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Bill Street Road with total crimes: 2

POWLETT ROAD, ME2 4RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.46-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.42150.00%
Other theft41.19300.00%
Public order30.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.61400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.24-75.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.60-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.61200.00%
Other crime41.42300.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Other theft20.47-60.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.129.09%
Other theft52.85150.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Shoplifting20.47100.00%
Burglary20.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.60-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.61-58.33%
Burglary41.19300.00%
Vehicle crime30.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7150.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.0715.38%
Anti-social behaviour123.56500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.93-13.33%
Vehicle crime43.09300.00%
Shoplifting30.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.56-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.3666.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.56133.33%
Drugs31.660.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Other theft10.47-75.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.7080.00%
Other theft42.14300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson53.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.19-73.68%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-66.67%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.545.56%
Criminal damage and arson54.51150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1933.33%
Vehicle crime30.95-50.00%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.310.00%
Vehicle crime64.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202411
June 202412
May 202411
April 202415
March 202413
February 202415
January 202415
December 20239
November 20235
October 202319
September 202318

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 202412
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bingham Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bill Street Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Randolph Cottages
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sholden Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Frindsbury Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Hilltop Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cypress Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Parsonage Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Peckham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Banks Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Bowes Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Frindsbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Goddington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Windmill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chartwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Grasmere Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1