ME7 1FN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 1FN

ME7 1FN, Medway has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.26 per 1,000 population. This ME7 1FN 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 1FN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 1FN, encompassing approximately 2911 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (145.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

ME7 1FN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Saunders Street with total crimes: 12
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 8
  • St George'S Road with total crimes: 6

ME7 1FN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.26145.45%
Anti-social behaviour99.2728.57%
Criminal damage and arson63.0950.00%
Other theft52.060.00%
Public order31.720.00%
Other crime31.0350.00%
Robbery21.030.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.99-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour73.78-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.40-33.33%
Public order31.3750.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Drugs10.34-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.45-60.47%
Anti-social behaviour105.8466.67%
Drugs63.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.06-25.00%
Public order22.06100.00%
Other theft20.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4323.3559.26%
Criminal damage and arson814.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.75-45.45%
Other theft42.06100.00%
Drugs21.370.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.1758.82%
Anti-social behaviour119.2783.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.7860.00%
Other theft22.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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 offences1711.33-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour65.8420.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.06-37.50%
Drugs11.72-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Public order10.34-83.33%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

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 offences2621.6473.33%
Criminal damage and arson88.93100.00%
Public order62.75500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0666.67%
Vehicle crime31.72200.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Drugs31.0350.00%
Bicycle theft21.03-33.33%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other crime20.69-33.33%
Robbery10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.030.00%
Other crime31.0350.00%
Drugs21.03100.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.05-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.1566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.72-33.33%
Public order31.37200.00%
Burglary31.030.00%
Robbery21.030.00%
Other theft20.69-60.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In December 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 offences2514.0892.31%
Criminal damage and arson68.5950.00%
Other theft52.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.720.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.27-51.85%
Criminal damage and arson44.46-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.03-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.69-33.33%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences2720.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.090.00%
Public order43.090.00%
Burglary31.370.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Bicycle theft31.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202410
June 20246
May 202411
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202411
July 202417
June 202443
May 202427
April 202417
March 202426
February 202415
January 202415
December 202325
November 202313
October 202327

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
November 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20243
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Saunders Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. St George'S Road
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mill Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Princess Mary Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Laurel Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Arden Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Virginia Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Strover Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. South Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Purser Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Milburn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Medway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Jubilee Terrace
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Fox Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Black Lion Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1