RICHMOND ROAD, ME7 1LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 1LS

RICHMOND ROAD, ME7 1LS, Medway has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.78 per 1,000 population. This ME7 1LS 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 1LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 1LS, encompassing approximately 7579 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME7 1LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wharf Road with total crimes: 19
  • Saunders Street with total crimes: 12
  • Cross Street with total crimes: 11

RICHMOND ROAD, ME7 1LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3914.78-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson195.1526.67%
Public order112.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.45-35.71%
Drugs71.190.00%
Other crime70.9275.00%
Other theft60.9250.00%
Shoplifting50.7925.00%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.260.00%
Burglary20.26100.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson155.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.98-46.15%
Public order111.85-8.33%
Drugs71.45-22.22%
Shoplifting40.92100.00%
Other theft40.530.00%
Other crime40.5333.33%
Bicycle theft30.53200.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4215.44-28.81%
Anti-social behaviour265.54225.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.43-21.05%
Public order121.98-20.00%
Drugs91.5880.00%
Other theft41.19-42.86%
Other crime30.53-25.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5916.3637.21%
Criminal damage and arson197.7872.73%
Public order152.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.98-55.56%
Other theft71.06-36.36%
Drugs50.92150.00%
Other crime40.66-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.5350.00%
Shoplifting20.40100.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4314.654.88%
Anti-social behaviour185.6763.64%
Other theft112.3722.22%
Criminal damage and arson111.45-8.33%
Public order101.45-23.08%
Other crime61.32100.00%
Vehicle crime30.790.00%
Burglary30.400.00%
Drugs20.40-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.26100.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4113.99-30.51%
Public order135.4144.44%
Criminal damage and arson121.729.09%
Anti-social behaviour111.5837.50%
Other theft91.4550.00%
Drugs71.19133.33%
Shoplifting30.92200.00%
Vehicle crime30.40200.00%
Other crime30.40-25.00%
Theft from the person20.40100.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5914.6513.46%
Criminal damage and arson117.7810.00%
Public order91.45-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.19-11.11%
Other theft61.06-14.29%
Other crime40.790.00%
Burglary40.53300.00%
Drugs30.53-57.14%
Robbery20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.26-33.33%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5213.9948.57%
Criminal damage and arson106.860.00%
Public order101.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.3280.00%
Drugs71.1940.00%
Other theft70.92250.00%
Other crime40.920.00%
Possession of weapons30.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.40-33.33%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.29-39.66%
Public order104.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.32-41.18%
Drugs51.3225.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.66-37.50%
Other crime40.6633.33%
Vehicle crime30.5350.00%
Other theft20.40-50.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Robbery20.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5814.5111.54%
Criminal damage and arson177.656.25%
Public order102.24-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.320.00%
Drugs41.06100.00%
Other theft40.53-42.86%
Other crime30.5350.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.26100.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

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 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5214.12-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson166.8660.00%
Public order152.11114.29%
Anti-social behaviour81.98-57.89%
Other theft71.0640.00%
Drugs20.92-75.00%
Other crime20.26-33.33%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5616.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour197.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.510.00%
Drugs81.320.00%
Vehicle crime71.060.00%
Public order70.920.00%
Burglary60.920.00%
Other theft50.790.00%
Other crime30.660.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 165 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202415
June 202419
May 202411
April 202412
March 202411
February 202410
January 202410
December 202317
November 202316
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20249
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 202411
April 20249
March 20246
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 578 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202442
July 202442
June 202459
May 202443
April 202441
March 202459
February 202452
January 202435
December 202358
November 202352
October 202356

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202426
June 20248
May 202418
April 202411
March 20248
February 20249
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 202319

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202412
June 202415
May 202410
April 202413
March 20249
February 202410
January 202410
December 202310
November 202315
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wharf Road
    Total19
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime3
    Public order3
  • 2. Saunders Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Cross Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sidney Road
    Total10
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. St George'S Road
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pier Approach Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Chatsworth Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Otway Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Laurel Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gardiner Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Virginia Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Strover Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Richmond Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rosebery Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Lincoln Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Camden Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Milner Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Knight Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parr Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 21. Dalton Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Blake Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Purser Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Milburn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Medway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Corporation Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Cleveland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Chatham Dockyard Railway
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. East Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Macdonald Road
    Total1
    Other theft1