SOVEREIGN PLACE, ME7 2BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 2BB

SOVEREIGN PLACE, ME7 2BB, Medway has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.81 per 1,000 population. This ME7 2BB 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 2BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 2BB, encompassing approximately 2581 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME7 2BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Edward Road with total crimes: 4
  • Tovey Square with total crimes: 3
  • Coniston Close with total crimes: 1

SOVEREIGN PLACE, ME7 2BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.320.00%
Other crime21.940.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.2666.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.94-25.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.65-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In June 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 offences55.04-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour31.9450.00%
Other theft21.16100.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.75225.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.04-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-33.33%
Robbery10.770.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.81-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

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 offences76.200.00%
Vehicle crime42.71300.00%
Other crime21.55100.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.36600.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.71150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.94100.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order43.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.77-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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 offences85.42-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.10-66.67%
Other crime10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-75.00%
Drugs10.39-75.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.2325.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.320.00%
Drugs41.550.00%
Public order31.55200.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Public order10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 202413
April 20244
March 20247
February 20247
January 20241
December 20238
November 202310
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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20244
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 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 2BB postcode area is presented below.

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