ME3 9BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME3 9BQ

ME3 9BQ, Medway has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.24 per 1,000 population. This ME3 9BQ 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 9BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME3 9BQ, encompassing approximately 2184 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME3 9BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Braeburn Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Sanctus Court with total crimes: 2
  • Rivenhall Way with total crimes: 2

ME3 9BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 arson58.24400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.290.00%
Other theft41.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.83-62.50%
Burglary11.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.2460.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.830.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.49-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour42.29300.00%
Other crime21.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4128.57%
Other crime34.12200.00%
Public order11.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-75.00%

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 offences76.41-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.2033.33%
Drugs11.83-50.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.7811.11%
Anti-social behaviour34.58200.00%
Drugs21.370.00%
Other crime20.92100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.41-30.77%
Burglary14.120.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.8762.50%
Anti-social behaviour15.950.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.95166.67%
Drugs23.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.20-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.95-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour32.29200.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.870.00%
Vehicle crime24.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-83.33%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.750.00%
Other theft22.290.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20249
May 20247
April 202410
March 20249
February 202413
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME3 9BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Braeburn Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Sanctus Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rivenhall Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Gudgeon Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kingsnorth Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Bourdon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gamelan Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hogarth Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Nursery Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Hoo Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1