ME7 2PR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 2PR

ME7 2PR, Medway has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.53 per 1,000 population. This ME7 2PR 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 2PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 2PR, encompassing approximately 5456 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME7 2PR 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

ME7 2PR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.534.55%
Anti-social behaviour154.22150.00%
Other crime42.75100.00%
Drugs30.73200.00%
Public order30.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.88-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour64.0320.00%
Public order41.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-81.82%
Other crime20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.9189.47%
Criminal damage and arson116.60175.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.02-81.48%
Other theft40.92100.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Other crime20.37-60.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2711.3692.86%
Violence and sexual offences194.95-13.64%
Other crime53.48400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92-33.33%
Other theft20.73-50.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.00-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour144.0355.56%
Criminal damage and arson62.57-40.00%
Burglary51.10150.00%
Vehicle crime40.9233.33%
Other theft40.730.00%
Drugs30.7350.00%
Public order10.55-80.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.73-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson105.5066.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.8350.00%
Public order51.65-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other crime20.37-33.33%
Drugs20.37-33.33%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3812.8372.73%
Criminal damage and arson66.9620.00%
Public order61.10500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.100.00%
Other theft31.1050.00%
Other crime30.5550.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-40.00%
Drugs30.55200.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.6146.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.10150.00%
Vehicle crime50.9266.67%
Other crime20.92-33.33%
Other theft20.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.60-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour92.7550.00%
Vehicle crime31.6550.00%
Other crime30.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-80.00%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Drugs10.37-85.71%
Public order10.18-75.00%

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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.81-49.06%
Criminal damage and arson104.9511.11%
Drugs71.83250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.280.00%
Public order41.10-20.00%
Other crime20.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5316.68152.38%
Criminal damage and arson99.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.65-40.00%
Other theft51.1066.67%
Public order50.92-28.57%
Other crime40.92300.00%
Robbery30.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.37100.00%
Drugs20.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.850.00%
Public order71.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Other theft30.550.00%
Shoplifting30.550.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
July 20245
June 202427
May 202414
April 20249
March 20246
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
July 202436
June 202419
May 202422
April 202430
March 202438
February 202422
January 202415
December 202327
November 202353
October 202321

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 202411
June 20244
May 20246
April 202410
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 202310
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20233

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
March 20243
February 20242
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME7 2PR 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. Tangmere Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Chicago Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tovey Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Oak Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 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. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Redfern Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Castlemaine Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Cobham Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Ferndale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Elm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Portland Road
    Total1
    Other crime1