ME7 1UJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 1UJ

ME7 1UJ, Medway has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.23 per 1,000 population. This ME7 1UJ 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 1UJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 1UJ, encompassing approximately 6351 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME7 1UJ area, explore the ME7 1UJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

ME7 1UJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baron Close with total crimes: 7
  • Church Path with total crimes: 6
  • Chatsworth Road with total crimes: 4

ME7 1UJ 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.23-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson104.72-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour61.57-45.45%
Drugs40.9433.33%
Public order40.6333.33%
Bicycle theft20.63100.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Other theft20.31-75.00%
Other crime10.31-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-50.00%
Shoplifting10.16-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.915.88%
Criminal damage and arson115.67266.67%
Anti-social behaviour111.73-31.25%
Other theft81.73166.67%
Other crime41.2633.33%
Public order30.630.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.31100.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.719.68%
Anti-social behaviour165.35100.00%
Other theft32.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.47-66.67%
Other crime30.470.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.55-13.89%
Criminal damage and arson94.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.420.00%
Other theft61.26-33.33%
Public order50.94150.00%
Other crime30.790.00%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.1824.14%
Other theft95.6728.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.26-57.14%
Drugs30.47200.00%
Other crime30.470.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Public order20.31-60.00%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.55-40.82%
Anti-social behaviour84.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.26-22.22%
Other theft71.1040.00%
Public order51.10150.00%
Vehicle crime30.79200.00%
Other crime30.47-25.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4913.0719.51%
Criminal damage and arson97.7128.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.4214.29%
Other theft51.26-28.57%
Other crime40.79-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.630.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Burglary10.16-75.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4112.1210.81%
Other theft76.45250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1016.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.10-12.50%
Other crime51.1025.00%
Burglary40.79100.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Public order10.16-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.345.71%
Anti-social behaviour85.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.26-45.45%
Public order50.9425.00%
Other crime40.7933.33%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Other theft20.31-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Burglary20.31-33.33%
Robbery10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.18-25.53%
Criminal damage and arson115.51-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.73-25.00%
Public order40.94100.00%
Vehicle crime30.63200.00%
Burglary30.470.00%
Other theft30.47-66.67%
Other crime30.4750.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Drugs10.31-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.1738.24%
Criminal damage and arson127.40200.00%
Other theft91.89125.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.42-27.27%
Drugs41.26100.00%
Bicycle theft30.630.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Other crime20.31-33.33%
Public order20.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.350.00%
Burglary61.730.00%
Other theft40.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.630.00%
Public order40.630.00%
Vehicle crime40.630.00%
Other crime30.630.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 439 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202436
July 202434
June 202431
May 202436
April 202429
March 202449
February 202441
January 202437
December 202335
November 202347
October 202334

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20243
June 20249
May 20243
April 20247
March 20249
February 20247
January 20246
December 202311
November 202312
October 20234

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

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

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202416
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 20248
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20249
April 20247
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Baron Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 2. Church Path
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Chatsworth Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Otway Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oak Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Christmas Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gillingham Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Holly Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. St Albans Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Richmond Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Elm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Portland Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Strand Approach Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Leet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Blake Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Crown Street
    Total1
    Public order1