ME7 1FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 1FF

ME7 1FF, Medway has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.99 per 1,000 population. This ME7 1FF 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 1FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 1FF, encompassing approximately 3274 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME7 1FF 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 1FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.9960.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.660.00%
Public order72.1416.67%
Other crime62.140.00%
Drugs51.8325.00%
Other theft31.530.00%
Shoplifting30.9250.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.58-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.66-36.36%
Public order62.14-53.85%
Drugs41.83-33.33%
Shoplifting21.22100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.74-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson159.160.00%
Public order134.5818.18%
Anti-social behaviour113.9783.33%
Drugs63.3650.00%
Other theft21.83-75.00%
Other crime10.61-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4028.4021.21%
Criminal damage and arson1512.2266.67%
Public order114.5837.50%
Other theft83.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.44-33.33%
Other crime41.830.00%
Drugs41.22300.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.2943.48%
Criminal damage and arson910.08-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.7580.00%
Public order82.7533.33%
Other theft42.4433.33%
Other crime41.22300.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Drugs10.31-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.71-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson107.0225.00%
Public order63.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.830.00%
Drugs51.53150.00%
Other theft31.5350.00%
Shoplifting20.92100.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.31-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.558.33%
Criminal damage and arson87.94-11.11%
Public order62.44-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.830.00%
Other crime51.53150.00%
Vehicle crime31.53200.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Drugs20.92-60.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft10.61-75.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In February 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 offences2418.9320.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.330.00%
Public order82.7514.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.44-16.67%
Drugs51.5325.00%
Bicycle theft41.53300.00%
Possession of weapons31.220.00%
Other crime20.92-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.93-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson96.11-35.71%
Public order72.75-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour62.1450.00%
Burglary51.830.00%
Other crime51.5366.67%
Drugs41.530.00%
Other theft21.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.463.70%
Criminal damage and arson148.5540.00%
Public order94.28-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour42.75100.00%
Other theft41.2233.33%
Drugs41.22100.00%
Other crime31.22200.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.24-37.21%
Public order138.2585.71%
Criminal damage and arson103.9711.11%
Other theft33.0550.00%
Drugs20.92-66.67%
Shoplifting20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-75.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4325.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson913.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.750.00%
Public order72.440.00%
Drugs62.140.00%
Burglary31.830.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202411
June 20246
May 20249
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202415
July 202430
June 202440
May 202433
April 202423
March 202426
February 202424
January 202420
December 202328
November 202327
October 202343

A total of 132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202415
June 202415
May 20249
April 202410
March 20248
February 20249
January 20249
December 202314
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202413
June 202411
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 202313
October 20237

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 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
January 20245
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243

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

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME7 1FF 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. St George'S Road
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mill Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Princess Mary Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Laurel Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gillingham Gate Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Virginia Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Strover Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Richmond Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lincoln Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. South Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Purser Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Milburn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Medway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cornwall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1