ME7 2JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 2JE

ME7 2JE, Medway has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.24 per 1,000 population. This ME7 2JE 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 2JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 2JE, encompassing approximately 6571 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME7 2JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Priestfield Road with total crimes: 7
  • Sturdee Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Haig Avenue with total crimes: 3

ME7 2JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.24-30.43%
Drugs42.430.00%
Shoplifting40.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.610.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Other theft30.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.46-50.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.61-37.84%
Anti-social behaviour63.50-14.29%
Drugs40.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.61-50.00%
Public order30.6150.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-66.67%
Other theft10.15-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Burglary10.15-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.2027.59%
Criminal damage and arson85.63300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.22-12.50%
Other theft41.07-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.61-25.00%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Shoplifting20.30-33.33%
Burglary20.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.4114.29%
Other theft51.2266.67%
Vehicle crime40.76-33.33%
Shoplifting30.61-25.00%
Public order30.46-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46100.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.0416.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.41250.00%
Burglary61.070.00%
Vehicle crime60.91200.00%
Public order40.91100.00%
Shoplifting40.610.00%
Drugs40.610.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.61-19.35%
Criminal damage and arson93.8028.57%
Shoplifting41.37100.00%
Other theft30.61-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-33.33%
Public order20.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.52-6.06%
Criminal damage and arson74.7275.00%
Other theft51.07150.00%
Public order30.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.46-25.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences338.5210.00%
Vehicle crime75.0240.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.07-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.61-20.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.30100.00%
Other theft20.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.67-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour124.57500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.83-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.76150.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.50-17.02%
Public order75.930.00%
Drugs71.07250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.0775.00%
Shoplifting21.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.15-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4712.9388.00%
Public order77.1516.67%
Other theft71.07133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.91100.00%
Other crime40.610.00%
Shoplifting30.61-25.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.800.00%
Public order61.220.00%
Other crime40.910.00%
Shoplifting40.610.00%
Other theft30.610.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
July 202437
June 202429
May 202429
April 202425
March 202431
February 202433
January 202430
December 202339
November 202347
October 202325

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20246
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
May 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 20242
May 20241
April 20249
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 202412
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Priestfield Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Sturdee Avenue
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Haig Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Chicago Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Barnsole Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fourth Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Marathon Paddock
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Glanville Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Louisville Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Larkfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Carlton Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Harold Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Redfern Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Ferndale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Gillingham Bus Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Beresford Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Gillingham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Borough Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Napier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1