WOODLANDS ROAD, ME7 2BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 2BU

WOODLANDS ROAD, ME7 2BU, Medway has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.35 per 1,000 population. This ME7 2BU 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 2BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 2BU, encompassing approximately 2642 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

ME7 2BU 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
  • Sturdee Avenue with total crimes: 6

WOODLANDS ROAD, ME7 2BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.3540.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.30-33.33%
Public order31.5150.00%
Other theft31.14200.00%
Shoplifting31.14200.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1014.0042.86%
Violence and sexual offences103.78-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour63.7820.00%
Vehicle crime32.2750.00%
Burglary31.14200.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Other theft10.76-66.67%
Drugs10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.1430.77%
Criminal damage and arson76.43133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.6566.67%
Other theft31.89200.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.60-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour34.92-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14-25.00%
Public order21.14-71.43%
Robbery10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.38-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.90100.00%
Public order76.81600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.65-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.51100.00%
Shoplifting41.5133.33%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.25300.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.54-47.06%
Other theft53.410.00%
Shoplifting31.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-66.67%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.87-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson66.4350.00%
Public order32.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1450.00%
Shoplifting21.14100.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.9826.67%
Criminal damage and arson47.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Other crime10.76-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.51200.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Robbery20.76100.00%
Shoplifting10.76-50.00%
Public order10.38-75.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.71-41.18%
Public order43.7833.33%
Shoplifting21.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.730.00%
Public order36.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1450.00%
Shoplifting31.14200.00%
Other crime21.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.980.00%
Public order26.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 202417
June 202413
May 202418
April 20249
March 202417
February 202419
January 202415
December 202310
November 202317
October 202317

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20245
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 202412
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
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 3 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
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME7 2BU 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. Sturdee Avenue
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Fourth Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Woodlands Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Glebe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Larkfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Centenary Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1