ME7 1GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 1GB

ME7 1GB, Medway has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.72 per 1,000 population. This ME7 1GB 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 1GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 1GB, encompassing approximately 5346 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

ME7 1GB 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
  • Pearl Lane with total crimes: 4

ME7 1GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.18-29.41%
Public order92.24-10.00%
Drugs71.6816.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.31-62.50%
Other theft41.120.00%
Other crime40.75100.00%
Shoplifting40.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.75-66.67%
Robbery10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.52-2.86%
Criminal damage and arson176.3621.43%
Anti-social behaviour163.18-5.88%
Public order102.99-16.67%
Drugs61.87100.00%
Other theft41.1233.33%
Shoplifting40.75100.00%
Bicycle theft30.75200.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.21-5.41%
Anti-social behaviour176.55183.33%
Criminal damage and arson143.18-6.67%
Public order122.62-7.69%
Other theft32.24-62.50%
Drugs30.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Shoplifting20.37-50.00%
Other crime20.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3717.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.92114.29%
Public order132.8144.44%
Other theft82.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.50-33.33%
Drugs61.12100.00%
Shoplifting41.120.00%
Other crime40.7533.33%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.6523.33%
Public order96.92-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.6812.50%
Other theft81.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.50-41.67%
Shoplifting41.310.00%
Drugs30.75-50.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Vehicle crime30.5650.00%
Other crime30.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.09-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson125.61100.00%
Public order102.24233.33%
Other theft81.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.50166.67%
Drugs61.50500.00%
Shoplifting41.12300.00%
Theft from the person30.75200.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.28-5.56%
Other theft66.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.12-50.00%
Other crime51.1225.00%
Vehicle crime40.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-57.14%
Public order30.56-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.5650.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Burglary20.37-50.00%
Drugs10.37-80.00%
Shoplifting10.19-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.1438.46%
Criminal damage and arson126.7350.00%
Other theft92.2428.57%
Anti-social behaviour71.680.00%
Public order71.31-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.3150.00%
Drugs51.120.00%
Burglary40.94-20.00%
Other crime40.75-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.750.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.78-39.53%
Public order94.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.68-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour71.50-12.50%
Other crime71.3140.00%
Other theft71.3175.00%
Drugs51.3166.67%
Burglary50.9466.67%
Vehicle crime40.940.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4317.21-17.31%
Criminal damage and arson138.04-38.10%
Public order122.43-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour82.2414.29%
Other crime51.50400.00%
Other theft40.94-60.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Drugs30.5650.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5221.3220.93%
Criminal damage and arson219.73320.00%
Public order143.93100.00%
Other theft102.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Drugs20.37-66.67%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4317.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour148.040.00%
Public order72.620.00%
Drugs61.310.00%
Other theft51.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.940.00%
Burglary40.940.00%
Vehicle crime40.750.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202416
July 202417
June 20246
May 20249
April 20248
March 20243
February 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 424 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202434
July 202435
June 202437
May 202437
April 202430
March 202434
February 202436
January 202426
December 202343
November 202352
October 202343

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246
February 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 142 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 202414
June 202415
May 20247
April 202412
March 20246
February 202412
January 20248
December 202313
November 202321
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202412
June 202413
May 20249
April 202410
March 20243
February 20247
January 20249
December 202312
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME7 1GB 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. Pearl Lane
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pier Approach Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. St Albans Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gillingham Gate Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Virginia Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Richmond Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Rosebery Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Lincoln Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Camden Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Milner Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Knight Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parr Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. East End Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Ocean Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Blake Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Milburn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Medway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Corporation Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Davenport Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Cleveland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Macdonald Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Cornwall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1