ME3 8AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME3 8AQ

ME3 8AQ, Medway has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This ME3 8AQ 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 8AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME3 8AQ, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-20.69% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

ME3 8AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • King Street with total crimes: 8

ME3 8AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57NA35.71%
Anti-social behaviour23NA-20.69%
Public order8NA-20.00%
Shoplifting8NA-20.00%
Other theft8NA60.00%
Vehicle crime8NA-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson4NA-71.43%
Drugs4NA0.00%
Burglary4NA33.33%
Theft from the person2NA-33.33%
Possession of weapons2NA-33.33%
Other crime1NA-50.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour29NA7.41%
Criminal damage and arson14NA0.00%
Public order10NA25.00%
Shoplifting10NA25.00%
Vehicle crime9NA125.00%
Other theft5NA-44.44%
Drugs4NA0.00%
Theft from the person3NA200.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Burglary3NA200.00%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42NA-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour27NA-28.95%
Criminal damage and arson14NA55.56%
Other theft9NA-18.18%
Shoplifting8NA-27.27%
Public order8NA60.00%
Vehicle crime4NA-50.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45NA-8.16%
Anti-social behaviour38NA80.95%
Other theft11NA83.33%
Shoplifting11NA57.14%
Criminal damage and arson9NA-18.18%
Vehicle crime8NA14.29%
Public order5NA-28.57%
Drugs2NA-60.00%
Other crime1NA-50.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49NA40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21NA50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11NA83.33%
Shoplifting7NA-36.36%
Public order7NA16.67%
Vehicle crime7NA250.00%
Other theft6NA100.00%
Drugs5NA25.00%
Burglary5NA400.00%
Possession of weapons4NA300.00%
Robbery3NA-25.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35NA-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour14NA-12.50%
Shoplifting11NA1000.00%
Public order6NA50.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA20.00%
Drugs4NA33.33%
Robbery4NA100.00%
Other theft3NA-62.50%
Other crime2NA-66.67%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56NA9.80%
Anti-social behaviour16NA0.00%
Other theft8NA300.00%
Other crime6NA200.00%
Criminal damage and arson5NA0.00%
Public order4NA-42.86%
Drugs3NA50.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Robbery2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA-33.33%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51NA13.33%
Anti-social behaviour16NA77.78%
Public order7NA-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson5NA25.00%
Vehicle crime3NA200.00%
Other theft2NA-60.00%
Burglary2NA-33.33%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Other crime2NA-50.00%
Shoplifting1NA-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45NA0.00%
Public order11NA266.67%
Anti-social behaviour9NA-43.75%
Other theft5NA-16.67%
Other crime4NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson4NA-33.33%
Shoplifting4NA0.00%
Burglary3NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Drugs2NA100.00%
Robbery2NA100.00%
Theft from the person2NA100.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45NA-13.46%
Anti-social behaviour16NA-23.81%
Other theft6NA500.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA20.00%
Vehicle crime5NA-16.67%
Shoplifting4NA33.33%
Public order3NA-25.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA-80.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52NA-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour21NA-8.70%
Vehicle crime6NA50.00%
Drugs5NA150.00%
Criminal damage and arson5NA0.00%
Burglary4NA100.00%
Public order4NA-55.56%
Shoplifting3NA-75.00%
Other theft1NA-87.50%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54NA10.20%
Anti-social behaviour23NA-8.00%
Shoplifting12NA9.09%
Public order9NA50.00%
Other theft8NA166.67%
Criminal damage and arson5NA-28.57%
Vehicle crime4NA-33.33%
Robbery2NA100.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Drugs2NA-33.33%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour25NA0.00%
Shoplifting11NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson7NA0.00%
Vehicle crime6NA0.00%
Public order6NA0.00%
Drugs3NA0.00%
Other theft3NA0.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 622 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202442
July 202442
June 202445
May 202449
April 202435
March 202456
February 202451
January 202445
December 202345
November 202352
October 202354
September 202349

A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202429
July 202427
June 202438
May 202421
April 202414
March 202416
February 202416
January 20249
December 202316
November 202321
October 202323
September 202325

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
July 202414
June 20249
May 202411
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20248
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 202411
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20248
June 202411
May 20247
April 202411
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20249
June 202411
May 20246
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
September 20232

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
May 20245
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME3 8AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. King Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. La Providence
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Eastgate Terrace
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Orange Terrace
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Almon Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 8. Cazeneuve Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Blue Boar Lane
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Hooper'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. New Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. College Yard
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hellyar Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. St Margaret'S Banks
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bishops Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Corys Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 18. Weatherly Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Gravel Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Ross Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Peter Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Five Bells Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Doust Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Bardell Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Eastgate
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 26. Northgate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Foord Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. James Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bourne Court
    Total1
    Public order1