ME3 8FE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME3 8FE

ME3 8FE, Medway has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.29 per 1,000 population. This ME3 8FE 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 8FE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME3 8FE, encompassing approximately 769 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME3 8FE area, explore the ME3 8FE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME3 8FE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wainscott Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Omaha Place with total crimes: 2
  • Gill Avenue with total crimes: 2

ME3 8FE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.29-12.50%
Other crime29.100.00%
Public order12.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.19-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour210.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.600.00%
Robbery12.600.00%
Public order11.300.00%

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 offences1324.69225.00%
Vehicle crime216.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.60-66.67%
Other theft11.300.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Public order11.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.99-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.20200.00%
Drugs13.900.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Other theft11.300.00%

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 offences518.19-16.67%
Public order46.50300.00%
Burglary15.200.00%
Other theft11.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.79-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour37.8050.00%
Other theft23.900.00%
Other crime22.600.00%
Burglary12.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-66.67%
Public order11.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1333.7985.71%
Criminal damage and arson316.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.90100.00%
Other theft22.60100.00%
Public order22.600.00%
Shoplifting22.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.600.00%
Drugs11.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.4916.67%
Shoplifting49.100.00%
Other crime15.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Other theft11.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%

In January 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 offences614.29200.00%
Other theft27.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Public order11.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.10-33.33%
Public order12.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-50.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Burglary11.300.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences37.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.900.00%
Burglary12.600.00%

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 offences615.590.00%
Other theft27.800.00%
Other crime12.600.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Bicycle theft11.300.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202413
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 202413
February 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 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
April 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 8FE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wainscott Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Omaha Place
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 3. Gill Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Woodfield Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chancel Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Spire Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1