ME7 2AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 2AZ

ME7 2AZ, Medway has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.82 per 1,000 population. This ME7 2AZ 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 2AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 2AZ, encompassing approximately 2033 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME7 2AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beatty Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Cornwallis Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Woodlands Road with total crimes: 2

ME7 2AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.41-33.33%
Other theft21.97100.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-90.91%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.70-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson115.4157.14%
Anti-social behaviour65.41200.00%
Vehicle crime22.950.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.2830.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.39250.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Public order20.98-33.33%
Other crime10.980.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.83-41.18%
Public order34.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.7570.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.3633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.97-76.92%
Public order31.4850.00%
Drugs11.48-66.67%
Robbery10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1317.70333.33%
Violence and sexual offences106.39-28.57%
Other theft44.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.97-40.00%
Drugs31.48200.00%
Public order21.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.77-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson56.8866.67%
Public order42.46300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.97200.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.8014.29%
Criminal damage and arson37.870.00%
Other crime31.48200.00%
Public order11.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.2875.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4850.00%
Vehicle crime21.48100.00%
Robbery20.980.00%
Other crime10.98-50.00%
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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.88-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson23.93100.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.39-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour34.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.390.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202413
June 202410
May 202417
April 202410
March 202414
February 202416
January 202414
December 20238
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202411
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20244
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
May 20243
April 202413
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beatty Avenue
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Cornwallis Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Woodlands Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Broadway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Featherby Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Centenary Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1