MEDWAY ROAD, ME7 1NH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 1NH

MEDWAY ROAD, ME7 1NH, Medway has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.36 per 1,000 population. This ME7 1NH 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 1NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 1NH, encompassing approximately 4351 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (91.30% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)

ME7 1NH 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

MEDWAY ROAD, ME7 1NH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4424.3691.30%
Criminal damage and arson1410.1116.67%
Anti-social behaviour113.2222.22%
Public order92.5312.50%
Other crime72.07133.33%
Other theft61.610.00%
Drugs51.380.00%
Shoplifting31.1550.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.17-36.11%
Criminal damage and arson125.29-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.76-25.00%
Public order82.07-38.46%
Drugs51.84-28.57%
Other crime31.1550.00%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3621.83-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson188.2712.50%
Public order134.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.9933.33%
Drugs72.7616.67%
Other theft31.61-40.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6628.2757.14%
Criminal damage and arson1615.1745.45%
Public order133.6844.44%
Anti-social behaviour92.99-40.00%
Drugs62.07500.00%
Other theft51.380.00%
Other crime21.15-33.33%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4220.6827.27%
Anti-social behaviour159.6587.50%
Criminal damage and arson113.45-8.33%
Public order92.5328.57%
Other theft52.07150.00%
Other crime31.1550.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Drugs10.69-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In April 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 offences3317.01-23.26%
Criminal damage and arson127.5820.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.760.00%
Public order71.84-22.22%
Drugs51.6125.00%
Other theft21.15-50.00%
Shoplifting20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Other crime20.46-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4321.8343.33%
Criminal damage and arson109.880.00%
Public order92.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.07100.00%
Other crime51.8425.00%
Drugs41.15-42.86%
Burglary40.920.00%
Other theft40.92300.00%
Bicycle theft20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.0920.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.8911.11%
Public order92.3012.50%
Drugs72.0740.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.61-42.86%
Other crime40.9233.33%
Possession of weapons30.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.63-40.48%
Criminal damage and arson95.75-47.06%
Public order82.07-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.840.00%
Drugs51.6125.00%
Other crime31.150.00%
Other theft30.69-40.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4219.7631.25%
Criminal damage and arson179.6530.77%
Public order103.91-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour72.3040.00%
Other theft51.61150.00%
Drugs41.15100.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.47-41.82%
Public order137.3544.44%
Criminal damage and arson132.9918.18%
Anti-social behaviour52.99-54.55%
Drugs21.15-66.67%
Other crime20.46-33.33%
Shoplifting20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-50.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.46-33.33%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5525.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson1112.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.530.00%
Public order92.530.00%
Drugs62.070.00%
Burglary41.380.00%
Vehicle crime40.920.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Bicycle theft30.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202412
June 20249
May 202415
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 471 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202423
July 202436
June 202466
May 202442
April 202433
March 202443
February 202430
January 202425
December 202342
November 202332
October 202355

A total of 153 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202418
June 202416
May 202411
April 202412
March 202410
February 202410
January 20249
December 202317
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202413
June 202413
May 20249
April 20247
March 20249
February 20249
January 20248
December 202310
November 202313
October 20239

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 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
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 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20244
January 20243
October 20234

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME7 1NH 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. St George'S Road
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mill Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Chatsworth Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Princess Mary Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Laurel Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Arden Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Virginia Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Strover Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Richmond Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. South Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Purser Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Milburn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Medway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cornwall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Jubilee Terrace
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Fox Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Black Lion Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1