KNIGHTS ROAD, ME3 9BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME3 9BU

KNIGHTS ROAD, ME3 9BU, Medway has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.24 per 1,000 population. This ME3 9BU 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 9BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME3 9BU, encompassing approximately 2358 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-91.67% decrease)

ME3 9BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Miskin Road with total crimes: 2
  • Knights Road with total crimes: 2
  • Wylie Road with total crimes: 1

KNIGHTS ROAD, ME3 9BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.24-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-91.67%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.33140.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.09-30.00%
Vehicle crime22.970.00%
Public order10.85-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.3325.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.24-28.57%
Public order32.12200.00%
Other theft21.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.39-22.22%
Other theft32.970.00%
Drugs11.270.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.9050.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.82-11.11%
Public order23.39100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences98.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.82500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.54-33.33%
Burglary20.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.7880.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.82200.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-85.71%
Public order10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.36250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.120.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In January 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 offences55.5166.67%
Other theft32.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-33.33%
Public order10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.82-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-62.50%
Burglary11.270.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.39-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.70300.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Public order10.85-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.60-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour44.24-80.95%
Public order31.70200.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Other crime10.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2120.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences188.900.00%
Other crime27.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202410
June 20248
May 20248
April 20249
March 20249
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 202310
September 202318

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202412
July 20245
June 20247
May 20249
April 20246
March 20241
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234
September 202321

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Miskin Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Knights Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Wylie Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Knights Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Herdsdown
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Main Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Pottery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Aveling Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1