GORDON ROAD, ME7 2NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 2NF

GORDON ROAD, ME7 2NF, Medway has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.25 per 1,000 population. This ME7 2NF 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 2NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 2NF, encompassing approximately 7169 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-34.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

ME7 2NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poppy Close with total crimes: 8
  • Speedwell Close with total crimes: 7
  • Priestfield Road with total crimes: 7

GORDON ROAD, ME7 2NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.25-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour92.65125.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2625.00%
Drugs40.70-42.86%
Other crime40.56100.00%
Public order30.56-40.00%
Other theft30.4250.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.51-39.58%
Drugs74.05600.00%
Public order50.98400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.70-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.56-55.56%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-50.00%
Other theft20.28-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4810.8865.52%
Criminal damage and arson96.70125.00%
Other theft61.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.84-79.17%
Vehicle crime40.70-20.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%
Shoplifting10.14-50.00%
Public order10.14-50.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.467.41%
Anti-social behaviour244.05100.00%
Vehicle crime53.350.00%
Other theft40.70-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.560.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Public order20.28100.00%
Burglary10.28-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.07-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour123.77140.00%
Burglary51.670.00%
Drugs50.70400.00%
Vehicle crime50.70150.00%
Other theft50.70150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.70-55.56%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.14-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.23-34.04%
Criminal damage and arson94.3212.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.26-16.67%
Other crime40.7033.33%
Public order20.56-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Other theft20.28-66.67%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4711.4456.67%
Criminal damage and arson86.5660.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.120.00%
Other theft60.84200.00%
Public order50.84400.00%
Other crime30.7050.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-66.67%
Burglary20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences307.53-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour64.18-45.45%
Vehicle crime60.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8425.00%
Other crime20.70-33.33%
Other theft20.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences327.95-25.58%
Anti-social behaviour114.4683.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.53-63.64%
Vehicle crime40.5633.33%
Other crime30.560.00%
Public order10.42-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4311.16-31.75%
Criminal damage and arson116.00-8.33%
Drugs81.53166.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.12-25.00%
Public order40.84-33.33%
Other crime30.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.4250.00%
Possession of weapons20.42-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6315.76133.33%
Criminal damage and arson128.79500.00%
Other theft91.67350.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.26-27.27%
Public order61.120.00%
Other crime60.84100.00%
Possession of weapons30.840.00%
Drugs30.4250.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-60.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.770.00%
Public order61.530.00%
Vehicle crime50.840.00%
Other crime30.700.00%
Shoplifting30.420.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Other theft20.280.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 425 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202429
July 202448
June 202429
May 202427
April 202431
March 202447
February 202430
January 202432
December 202343
November 202363
October 202327

A total of 5 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
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20248
February 20245
January 20244
December 202311
November 202312
October 20232

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20245
June 202424
May 202412
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 202411
December 20236
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
March 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 4 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
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 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
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Poppy Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Speedwell Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Priestfield Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Haig Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Chicago Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Balmoral Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Granville Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Marathon Paddock
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Glanville Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Louisville Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Cobham Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Ferndale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Portland Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Windsor Court
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Gillingham Bus Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Beresford Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Gillingham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1