SEARCHLIGHT HEIGHTS, ME3 8NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME3 8NF

SEARCHLIGHT HEIGHTS, ME3 8NF, Medway has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.30 per 1,000 population. This ME3 8NF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME3 postcode area, which has experienced 208 crimes and a crime rate of 6.98 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME3 8NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME3 8NF, encompassing approximately 874 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME3 8NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Margetts Place with total crimes: 1

SEARCHLIGHT HEIGHTS, ME3 8NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.30150.00%
Other theft35.720.00%
Vehicle crime13.430.00%

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 offences23.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.290.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences23.43-71.43%
Public order12.29-50.00%

In May 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 offences720.59133.33%
Anti-social behaviour48.010.00%
Other theft24.580.00%
Public order22.290.00%
Vehicle crime12.29-50.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.7250.00%
Vehicle crime23.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.430.00%
Shoplifting12.290.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.43100.00%
Other crime12.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences23.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.290.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1019.450.00%
Other theft211.440.00%
Bicycle theft12.290.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.14-75.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20242
October 20232

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 202310

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
February 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
December 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Margetts Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Haig Villas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1