CHAPLIN CLOSE, ME3 8BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME3 8BY

CHAPLIN CLOSE, ME3 8BY, Medway has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.42 per 1,000 population. This ME3 8BY 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 8BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME3 8BY, encompassing approximately 959 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME3 8BY area, explore the ME3 8BY 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 (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

ME3 8BY 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

CHAPLIN CLOSE, ME3 8BY 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 Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.4220.00%
Public order16.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-66.67%
Other theft11.040.00%
Drugs11.040.00%

In August 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 behaviour616.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.25-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson35.210.00%
Robbery13.130.00%
Public order11.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.75333.33%
Vehicle crime213.550.00%
Other theft12.080.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%

In June 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 offences39.38-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.080.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Other theft11.04-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.55-16.67%
Public order45.21300.00%
Other theft24.17100.00%
Burglary12.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.50-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson26.25-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.08100.00%
Other theft12.08-66.67%
Public order11.04-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.9683.33%
Other theft311.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.13200.00%
Public order23.130.00%
Shoplifting22.08-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.080.00%
Drugs11.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.50-25.00%
Shoplifting46.250.00%
Other theft14.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.55166.67%
Other theft28.340.00%
Vehicle crime22.080.00%
Public order12.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.29-57.14%
Public order13.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%

In November 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 offences79.3816.67%
Anti-social behaviour17.290.00%
Burglary11.040.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences614.590.00%
Other theft26.250.00%
Possession of weapons12.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202413
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 202411
February 20246
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20242

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME3 8BY 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. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lingley Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Winston Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1