ELFORD ROAD, ME3 7EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME3 7EF

ELFORD ROAD, ME3 7EF, Medway has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.54 per 1,000 population. This ME3 7EF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME3 postcode area, which has experienced 148 crimes and a crime rate of 4.96 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME3 7EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME3 7EF, encompassing approximately 1377 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME3 7EF area, explore the ME3 7EF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME3 7EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rookery Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Church Street with total crimes: 2
  • Thatchers Lane with total crimes: 1

ELFORD ROAD, ME3 7EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.5466.67%
Other crime23.630.00%
Drugs11.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.71500.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.3650.00%
Public order22.180.00%
Other theft11.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.73-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.17125.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.54-57.14%
Drugs12.18-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.34133.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.08-76.47%
Drugs32.900.00%
Public order22.18100.00%
Other crime11.450.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1716.70750.00%
Violence and sexual offences312.34-25.00%
Public order12.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences47.26-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.26250.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.0850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary26.54100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Public order11.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.63-57.14%
Burglary12.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.5475.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.080.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.630.00%
Vehicle crime12.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
May 20249
April 20244
March 202417
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME3 7EF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rookery Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Church Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Thatchers Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Elford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rookery Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Wadlands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Turner Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1