LODGE HILL LANE, ME3 8PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME3 8PJ

LODGE HILL LANE, ME3 8PJ, Medway has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 69.24 per 1,000 population. This ME3 8PJ 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 8PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME3 8PJ, encompassing approximately 245 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME3 8PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elmwood Road with total crimes: 17

LODGE HILL LANE, ME3 8PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1169.2422.22%
Criminal damage and arson244.80-60.00%
Public order28.150.00%
Burglary18.150.00%
Other crime14.070.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9101.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour736.65133.33%
Criminal damage and arson528.510.00%
Public order220.36100.00%
Bicycle theft18.150.00%
Possession of weapons14.070.00%

In July 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 offences648.8720.00%
Anti-social behaviour324.4450.00%
Drugs212.220.00%
Public order18.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences540.73-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour220.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson28.15-33.33%
Other theft18.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15109.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour361.09-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson312.22200.00%
Other crime312.220.00%
Possession of weapons212.220.00%
Other theft18.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1097.7411.11%
Anti-social behaviour940.73800.00%
Other theft236.650.00%
Vehicle crime18.15-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson14.070.00%
Drugs14.070.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences952.94125.00%
Vehicle crime336.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences440.7333.33%
Criminal damage and arson216.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.150.00%
Other theft14.070.00%
Public order14.070.00%
Vehicle crime14.07-50.00%

In January 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 offences332.5850.00%
Vehicle crime212.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.15-88.89%
Other crime14.070.00%
Public order14.07-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour957.02350.00%
Violence and sexual offences236.65-60.00%
Public order28.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences532.5825.00%
Anti-social behaviour220.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime18.150.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson561.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour420.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences416.290.00%
Other crime116.290.00%
Other theft14.070.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 202415
April 202410
March 20249
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20249
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20239
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elmwood Road
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1