CAMDEN ROAD, ME7 1QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 1QS

CAMDEN ROAD, ME7 1QS, Medway has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.45 per 1,000 population. This ME7 1QS 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 1QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 1QS, encompassing approximately 6347 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-44.74% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

ME7 1QS 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

CAMDEN ROAD, ME7 1QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.45-44.74%
Criminal damage and arson153.31-11.76%
Public order92.36-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.42-58.82%
Drugs71.100.00%
Other theft61.1050.00%
Shoplifting50.9525.00%
Other crime40.7933.33%
Bicycle theft10.63-66.67%
Robbery10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3816.702.70%
Anti-social behaviour175.99-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson172.6821.43%
Public order102.68-16.67%
Drugs71.5840.00%
Other theft41.10100.00%
Shoplifting40.63100.00%
Bicycle theft30.63200.00%
Other crime30.4750.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.38-7.50%
Anti-social behaviour245.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.78-22.22%
Public order122.21-14.29%
Drugs51.89-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.79200.00%
Other theft20.47-75.00%
Shoplifting20.32-50.00%
Other crime20.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.32100.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4016.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson186.30157.14%
Public order142.8455.56%
Anti-social behaviour82.21-20.00%
Other theft81.260.00%
Drugs61.26100.00%
Shoplifting40.950.00%
Other crime40.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Burglary10.16-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.1214.29%
Anti-social behaviour106.3025.00%
Public order91.58-18.18%
Other theft81.42-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.26-46.15%
Burglary41.100.00%
Vehicle crime40.6333.33%
Shoplifting40.630.00%
Other crime40.63100.00%
Drugs30.63-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.28-14.63%
Criminal damage and arson135.5162.50%
Public order112.05266.67%
Other theft91.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.4233.33%
Drugs61.26500.00%
Shoplifting40.95300.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-25.00%
Theft from the person30.47200.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Other crime20.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.32-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4113.392.50%
Criminal damage and arson86.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.26-14.29%
Other crime60.9520.00%
Other theft60.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.95-20.00%
Public order30.63-57.14%
Burglary30.47-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.4750.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Drugs10.32-80.00%
Shoplifting10.16-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.9137.93%
Criminal damage and arson126.3050.00%
Other theft91.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.420.00%
Public order71.10-22.22%
Other crime51.10-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.7925.00%
Drugs50.790.00%
Burglary40.79-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.630.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.92-40.82%
Public order94.57-25.00%
Other crime81.4260.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.26-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour71.26-12.50%
Other theft61.1020.00%
Drugs50.9566.67%
Burglary50.7966.67%
Vehicle crime40.790.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4915.75-15.52%
Criminal damage and arson147.72-36.36%
Public order122.21-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour81.89-20.00%
Other theft51.26-50.00%
Other crime50.79150.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Drugs30.4750.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5819.6911.54%
Criminal damage and arson229.14340.00%
Public order143.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.21-41.18%
Other theft101.58100.00%
Other crime21.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.32-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.32100.00%
Drugs20.32-75.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5217.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour178.190.00%
Drugs82.680.00%
Public order71.260.00%
Burglary61.100.00%
Vehicle crime50.950.00%
Other theft50.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.790.00%
Other crime40.790.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202417
July 202424
June 20248
May 202410
April 20248
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 480 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202438
July 202437
June 202440
May 202440
April 202435
March 202441
February 202440
January 202429
December 202349
November 202358
October 202352

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20248
April 20249
March 20246
February 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 153 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
July 202414
June 202418
May 20247
April 202413
March 20248
February 202412
January 20248
December 202314
November 202322
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 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
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 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202412
June 202414
May 20249
April 202411
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 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME7 1QS 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. Chatsworth Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Laurel Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Albans Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gillingham Gate Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Virginia Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Richmond Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rosebery Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Lincoln Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Camden Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Milner Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Knight Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parr Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 18. Ocean Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Blake Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Milburn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Medway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Corporation Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Davenport Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Cleveland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Chatham Dockyard Railway
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. East Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Macdonald Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Burnt Oak Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Cornwall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1