ME7 1FD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 1FD

ME7 1FD, Medway has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.73 per 1,000 population. This ME7 1FD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME7 postcode area, which has experienced 670 crimes and a crime rate of 12.66 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME7 1FD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 1FD, encompassing approximately 1374 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME7 1FD area, explore the ME7 1FD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME7 1FD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wharf Road with total crimes: 22
  • Purser Way with total crimes: 4
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2

ME7 1FD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1124.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences98.00-40.00%
Public order66.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.3625.00%
Drugs33.64-25.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1535.64-44.44%
Public order1210.9133.33%
Criminal damage and arson118.7322.22%
Drugs48.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.91100.00%
Other crime12.91-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2741.4528.57%
Criminal damage and arson919.6412.50%
Public order96.5512.50%
Drugs46.55300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.91-66.67%
Other theft21.450.00%
Other crime21.450.00%
Shoplifting21.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2134.9131.25%
Criminal damage and arson815.2714.29%
Public order85.8260.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.82100.00%
Other theft24.36100.00%
Other crime21.45100.00%
Drugs11.45-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1629.0923.08%
Criminal damage and arson711.6416.67%
Drugs55.09400.00%
Public order53.64-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.640.00%
Other theft12.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.73-7.14%
Public order69.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.36-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour34.36-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.18100.00%
Bicycle theft11.45-66.67%
Robbery10.730.00%
Drugs10.73-75.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1429.09-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson710.18-12.50%
Public order65.09-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.3633.33%
Drugs42.910.00%
Bicycle theft32.91200.00%
Vehicle crime12.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1732.73-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson812.36-38.46%
Public order75.82-12.50%
Drugs45.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9150.00%
Other crime22.180.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Robbery11.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2136.3640.00%
Criminal damage and arson1315.2762.50%
Public order89.45-38.46%
Drugs45.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.910.00%
Other theft21.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1529.09-40.00%
Public order1310.91225.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.4533.33%
Theft from the person15.820.00%
Drugs10.73-80.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2534.18-24.24%
Criminal damage and arson618.18-33.33%
Drugs54.3666.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.640.00%
Public order42.91-66.67%
Other crime12.91-50.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3346.55153.85%
Public order1224.0020.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.55-42.86%
Drugs32.910.00%
Other crime22.18100.00%
Other theft11.450.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1330.550.00%
Public order109.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.090.00%
Drugs34.360.00%
Shoplifting12.180.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202415
June 202427
May 202421
April 202416
March 202413
February 202414
January 202417
December 202321
November 202315
October 202325
September 202333
August 202313

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202411
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 20248
December 202313
November 20238
October 20236
September 20239
August 20236

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234
September 20234
August 20237

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202412
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 202313
October 20234
September 202312
August 202310

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
August 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME7 1FD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wharf Road
    Total22
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Drugs3
  • 2. Purser Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Bridge Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Princess Mary Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. South Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Strover Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Charter Street
    Total1
    Public order1