FIRST AVENUE, ME7 2LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 2LQ

FIRST AVENUE, ME7 2LQ, Medway has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.03 per 1,000 population. This ME7 2LQ 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 2LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 2LQ, encompassing approximately 2482 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME7 2LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Watling Street with total crimes: 2
  • Rotary Gardens with total crimes: 2

FIRST AVENUE, ME7 2LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.03150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01100.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In June 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.86250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.610.00%
Other crime21.610.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.61-66.67%
Public order10.81-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.8550.00%
Public order42.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.610.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.63-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.641000.00%
Other crime14.430.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.42100.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.81-83.33%
Other theft10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.0320.00%
Other theft12.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Public order10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 202411
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 2LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Watling Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Rotary Gardens
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Holmside
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Glebe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1