GARFIELD ROAD, ME7 1QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 1QB

GARFIELD ROAD, ME7 1QB, Medway has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.27 per 1,000 population. This ME7 1QB 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 1QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 1QB, encompassing approximately 7496 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-18.92% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

ME7 1QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Saunders Street with total crimes: 12
  • Sidney Road with total crimes: 10
  • Church Path with total crimes: 6

GARFIELD ROAD, ME7 1QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.27-18.92%
Criminal damage and arson134.008.33%
Public order81.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.07-41.67%
Shoplifting40.930.00%
Other theft40.53-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Theft from the person20.27100.00%
Drugs20.27-33.33%
Other crime20.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.615.71%
Criminal damage and arson124.94140.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.60-36.84%
Public order61.600.00%
Other theft50.8025.00%
Other crime40.67100.00%
Shoplifting40.53100.00%
Drugs30.53-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.14-23.91%
Anti-social behaviour194.67111.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.53-61.54%
Drugs50.670.00%
Other theft40.67-33.33%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.27100.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4611.4721.05%
Criminal damage and arson136.14550.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.730.00%
Other theft61.20-40.00%
Public order50.80150.00%
Other crime20.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.4026.67%
Other theft105.0711.11%
Anti-social behaviour91.3312.50%
Burglary41.20100.00%
Other crime40.5333.33%
Drugs30.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.27100.00%
Public order20.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-75.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.60-42.31%
Other theft94.0080.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.070.00%
Public order41.07-33.33%
Shoplifting30.53200.00%
Other crime30.40-25.00%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Theft from the person20.27100.00%
Vehicle crime20.27100.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5212.5418.18%
Anti-social behaviour86.9460.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.0714.29%
Public order61.07200.00%
Other theft50.80-16.67%
Other crime40.67-20.00%
Burglary30.5350.00%
Possession of weapons30.4050.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4410.2741.94%
Criminal damage and arson75.8775.00%
Other theft60.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.80-16.67%
Other crime50.6725.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Public order20.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.54-22.50%
Public order64.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.80-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.80150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.67-60.00%
Other crime40.5333.33%
Other theft30.530.00%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Robbery20.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4010.14-21.57%
Criminal damage and arson105.34-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.33-11.11%
Public order41.07300.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Other theft30.40-57.14%
Other crime30.4050.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.27100.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5111.8718.60%
Criminal damage and arson126.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.60-25.00%
Other theft71.2040.00%
Other crime20.93-50.00%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Drugs20.27-33.33%
Public order10.27-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-83.33%
Robbery10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4312.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.740.00%
Burglary61.600.00%
Vehicle crime60.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.800.00%
Other theft50.800.00%
Public order50.670.00%
Other crime40.670.00%
Drugs30.530.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 20245
June 202413
May 20242
April 20248
March 20248
February 20247
January 20244
December 202310
November 202312
October 20236

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

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

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 477 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202437
July 202435
June 202446
May 202438
April 202430
March 202452
February 202444
January 202431
December 202340
November 202351
October 202343

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202419
June 20249
May 20249
April 20248
March 20248
February 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 202410
April 20249
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20236

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Saunders Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sidney Road
    Total10
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Church Path
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. St George'S Road
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chatsworth Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Otway Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gardiner Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Albans Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Richmond Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rosebery Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Lincoln Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Camden Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Milner Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Knight Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parr Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 17. West Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Blake Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Milburn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Corporation Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Davenport Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Cleveland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Chatham Dockyard Railway
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. East Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Macdonald Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Burnt Oak Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Crown Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Kingswood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cornwall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1