ST JOHNS ROAD, ME3 9JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME3 9JT

ST JOHNS ROAD, ME3 9JT, Medway has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.19 per 1,000 population. This ME3 9JT 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 9JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME3 9JT, encompassing approximately 4035 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

ME3 9JT 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

ST JOHNS ROAD, ME3 9JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.19-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson52.48400.00%
Other theft41.2433.33%
Burglary20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-83.33%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.68140.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.97-8.33%
Other theft32.73200.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.95-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour52.97-37.50%
Public order41.2433.33%
Other crime10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.220.00%
Public order31.98200.00%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.69-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour83.2233.33%
Vehicle crime21.98100.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.67-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour64.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4950.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.6926.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.72200.00%
Public order21.49100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

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 offences104.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%

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 offences52.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.69-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour102.48150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.48-25.00%
Other crime10.74-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.410.00%
Vehicle crime64.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.990.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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
October 20232

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202412
June 202413
May 202413
April 202417
March 202419
February 202415
January 202410
December 20235
November 202310
October 202319

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202412
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME3 9JT 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. Rivenhall Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Gudgeon Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kingsnorth Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Miskin Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Knights Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Kingshill Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bell'S Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Wylie Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gamelan Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Knights Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Coombe Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Pottery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Aveling Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1