ROCHESTER CRESCENT, ME3 9JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME3 9JH

ROCHESTER CRESCENT, ME3 9JH, Medway has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.96 per 1,000 population. This ME3 9JH 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 9JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME3 9JH, encompassing approximately 3693 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

ME3 9JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Chimes with total crimes: 3
  • Paddock Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Sanctus Court with total crimes: 2

ROCHESTER CRESCENT, ME3 9JH 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.9637.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.98300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.23-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.17133.33%
Vehicle crime31.890.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Public order10.27-83.33%
Drugs10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.68-9.09%
Public order62.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.62-25.00%
Other crime20.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.50-8.33%
Public order42.98300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.080.00%
Drugs21.08100.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.50-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.25-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.20-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour54.33150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3533.33%
Burglary31.08200.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.5880.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-33.33%
Public order20.54100.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In February 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 offences103.79-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour32.7150.00%
Public order10.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.68120.00%
Vehicle crime22.98100.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences53.25-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-75.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.04-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour82.98700.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.17-33.33%
Other crime11.08-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.830.00%
Vehicle crime75.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.890.00%
Other theft31.620.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202410
June 202411
May 202412
April 202416
March 202418
February 202410
January 202411
December 20235
November 202311
October 202319

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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