ME3 9FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME3 9FF

ME3 9FF, Medway has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.44 per 1,000 population. This ME3 9FF 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 9FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME3 9FF, encompassing approximately 3359 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME3 9FF area, explore the ME3 9FF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME3 9FF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Braeburn Drive with total crimes: 4
  • The Chimes with total crimes: 3
  • Paddock Drive with total crimes: 2

ME3 9FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4428.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.68400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.49100.00%
Other theft41.19300.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.17-22.22%
Vehicle crime22.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.68100.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Other crime20.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.3650.00%
Public order32.680.00%
Drugs20.89100.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-75.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.87-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour41.790.00%
Burglary11.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.748.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.87300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.190.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.4733.33%
Other theft13.570.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92.98-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.66233.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.38-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-80.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences105.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.98150.00%
Other crime21.490.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.1225.00%
Vehicle crime84.47700.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.38-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-33.33%
Other theft20.600.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.490.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20249
June 20249
May 20246
April 202413
March 202412
February 20249
January 202410
December 20233
November 202310
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Braeburn Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. The Chimes
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Paddock Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sanctus Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rivenhall Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Gudgeon Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kingsnorth Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Knights Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Kingshill Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bourdon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bell'S Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Wylie Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gamelan Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Knights Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1