OWENS WAY, ME7 2AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 2AW

OWENS WAY, ME7 2AW, Medway has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.33 per 1,000 population. This ME7 2AW 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 2AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 2AW, encompassing approximately 1920 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME7 2AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Edward Road with total crimes: 4
  • Grange Road with total crimes: 3
  • Tovey Square with total crimes: 3

OWENS WAY, ME7 2AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.3314.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.17-20.00%
Burglary12.080.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.85133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.6566.67%
Other theft22.600.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.25-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour33.120.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Robbery11.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.94160.00%
Other crime26.77100.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.21-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.810.00%
Vehicle crime43.65300.00%
Other crime12.080.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.37-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.85-11.11%
Public order34.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.69-66.67%
Other crime11.040.00%
Drugs10.52-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.0612.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.120.00%
Drugs42.080.00%
Public order22.080.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In October 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 offences86.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.170.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 202413
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 20248
December 20239
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20243
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. King Edward Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Grange Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Tovey Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Coniston Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Owens Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Danes Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Court Lodge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cypress Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Mariners View
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1