OAK AVENUE, ME7 2NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 2NS

OAK AVENUE, ME7 2NS, Medway has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.83 per 1,000 population. This ME7 2NS 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 2NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 2NS, encompassing approximately 5300 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

ME7 2NS 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
  • Baron Close with total crimes: 7

OAK AVENUE, ME7 2NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.8314.81%
Anti-social behaviour145.8527.27%
Drugs62.64200.00%
Other crime51.1366.67%
Public order40.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-75.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences2712.07-28.95%
Anti-social behaviour115.0910.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.080.00%
Public order41.320.00%
Other theft40.750.00%
Other crime30.750.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.0252.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.17-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson71.8916.67%
Vehicle crime41.320.00%
Other theft40.7533.33%
Other crime30.75-40.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.19-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2613.7773.33%
Violence and sexual offences254.90-30.56%
Criminal damage and arson64.720.00%
Other crime51.1366.67%
Other theft30.94-25.00%
Burglary30.5750.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.3924.14%
Anti-social behaviour156.7987.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.83-53.85%
Other theft41.130.00%
Other crime30.750.00%
Burglary20.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.38-33.33%
Public order10.38-83.33%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.83-35.56%
Criminal damage and arson135.47116.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.4533.33%
Public order61.510.00%
Other crime31.1350.00%
Burglary30.570.00%
Vehicle crime30.57200.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4514.53136.84%
Criminal damage and arson68.490.00%
Public order61.13500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.13-14.29%
Other theft51.13150.00%
Possession of weapons30.940.00%
Other crime20.57-33.33%
Drugs20.38100.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.11-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.58-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.32100.00%
Other crime31.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.57200.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Public order10.38-85.71%
Drugs10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.75-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour124.7271.43%
Public order72.2640.00%
Other crime41.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-78.57%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Drugs10.38-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.45-55.74%
Criminal damage and arson145.0955.56%
Anti-social behaviour72.6440.00%
Drugs61.32-14.29%
Public order51.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Other crime20.57-50.00%
Other theft10.38-83.33%
Burglary10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6119.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson911.510.00%
Drugs71.700.00%
Other theft61.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.130.00%
Public order50.940.00%
Other crime40.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Robbery30.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202427
July 202438
June 202425
May 202436
April 202429
March 202445
February 202419
January 202425
December 202327
November 202361

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 202410
June 202426
May 202415
April 20248
March 20246
February 20247
January 202412
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20246
February 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 202413
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 202314
November 20239

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
December 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME7 2NS 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. Baron Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 4. Priestfield Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Church Path
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Oak Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Christmas Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gillingham Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Freesia Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Granville Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Holly Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Parr Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. Redfern Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Court Lodge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Castlemaine Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Cobham Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Ferndale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Elm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Portland Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Leet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Layfield Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Davenport Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Windsor Court
    Total1
    Robbery1