ME7 1FE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 1FE

ME7 1FE, Medway has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.18 per 1,000 population. This ME7 1FE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME7 postcode area, which has experienced 556 crimes and a crime rate of 10.50 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME7 1FE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 1FE, encompassing approximately 2691 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

ME7 1FE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wharf Road with total crimes: 19
  • Sidney Road with total crimes: 10
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 8

ME7 1FE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.1826.67%
Criminal damage and arson117.06-15.38%
Public order74.0916.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.60-14.29%
Drugs42.230.00%
Other crime31.490.00%
Shoplifting31.1150.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.46-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson135.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.83-22.22%
Public order62.60-50.00%
Drugs42.230.00%
Shoplifting21.49100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson138.178.33%
Public order124.8320.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.46125.00%
Drugs43.340.00%
Other theft21.49-71.43%
Other crime10.74-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3328.9837.50%
Criminal damage and arson1212.2633.33%
Public order104.4625.00%
Other theft73.7275.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.60-55.56%
Other crime41.4933.33%
Drugs41.49300.00%
Shoplifting21.490.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.0314.29%
Criminal damage and arson98.9212.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.34125.00%
Public order83.3433.33%
Other theft42.97100.00%
Other crime31.49200.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Drugs10.37-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In April 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 offences2119.32-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson87.8033.33%
Public order62.970.00%
Drugs52.23400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.86-20.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Shoplifting20.74100.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.37-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.430.00%
Public order68.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.23-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2325.00%
Vehicle crime31.86200.00%
Other crime31.11200.00%
Burglary31.110.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Bicycle theft10.74-75.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-80.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.0615.79%
Criminal damage and arson88.170.00%
Public order62.97-14.29%
Drugs52.2325.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.86-33.33%
Bicycle theft41.49300.00%
Possession of weapons21.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.37-75.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.18-29.63%
Criminal damage and arson87.06-38.46%
Public order72.97-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.60100.00%
Other crime42.2333.33%
Drugs41.490.00%
Burglary31.490.00%
Other theft21.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2723.783.85%
Criminal damage and arson1310.0330.00%
Public order94.83-30.77%
Other theft43.34100.00%
Drugs41.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4950.00%
Other crime31.11200.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.29-16.13%
Public order139.66160.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.8366.67%
Drugs23.72-66.67%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Shoplifting20.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-71.43%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour711.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.600.00%
Drugs62.230.00%
Public order52.230.00%
Burglary21.860.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20249
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202422
June 202433
May 202424
April 202421
March 202422
February 202422
January 202419
December 202327
November 202326
October 202331

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202413
June 202412
May 20249
April 20248
March 20246
February 20248
January 20248
December 202313
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202412
June 202410
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 202313
October 20235

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wharf Road
    Total19
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime3
    Public order3
  • 2. Sidney Road
    Total10
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Princess Mary Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Laurel Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gillingham Gate Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Virginia Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Strover Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Richmond Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. South Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Purser Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Milburn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Medway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1