LOWER RAINHAM ROAD, ME7 2AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 2AT

LOWER RAINHAM ROAD, ME7 2AT, Medway has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.29 per 1,000 population. This ME7 2AT 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 2AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 2AT, encompassing approximately 2056 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME7 2AT area, explore the ME7 2AT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME7 2AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grange Road with total crimes: 3
  • Tovey Square with total crimes: 3
  • Hazlemere Drive with total crimes: 2

LOWER RAINHAM ROAD, ME7 2AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.29150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.43-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.430.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.83100.00%
Vehicle crime22.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97100.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.92-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.5916.67%
Burglary66.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.8620.00%
Vehicle crime22.92100.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4350.00%
Possession of weapons21.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.2725.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.83166.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.890.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.460.00%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Public order10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20246

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 202414
April 202412
March 20246
February 20245
January 202410
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME7 2AT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Grange Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Tovey Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Hazlemere Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Lower Rainham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Coniston Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Odo Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Owens Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Danes Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cypress Court
    Total1
    Other crime1