FIRETHORN CLOSE, ME7 2PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 2PY

FIRETHORN CLOSE, ME7 2PY, Medway has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.18 per 1,000 population. This ME7 2PY 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 2PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 2PY, encompassing approximately 5252 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (34.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

ME7 2PY 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

FIRETHORN CLOSE, ME7 2PY 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 offences3112.1834.78%
Anti-social behaviour145.9075.00%
Drugs62.67500.00%
Other crime51.1466.67%
Public order20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.90-32.35%
Anti-social behaviour84.3860.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.52-14.29%
Other theft41.140.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-33.33%
Public order20.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.0441.67%
Criminal damage and arson76.4740.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.33-80.77%
Other theft40.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Other crime30.57-40.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2613.3373.33%
Violence and sexual offences244.95-14.29%
Other crime54.57150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.95-16.67%
Other theft40.950.00%
Burglary30.7650.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.6116.67%
Anti-social behaviour155.3366.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.86-40.00%
Other theft41.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Burglary20.38-33.33%
Other crime20.380.00%
Public order10.38-80.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.85-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson104.5766.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.9080.00%
Public order51.71-16.67%
Burglary30.950.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Drugs20.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.38-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4414.28175.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.3820.00%
Public order61.14500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.14-37.50%
Other theft50.95150.00%
Vehicle crime30.95-40.00%
Drugs30.5750.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.19-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour83.05-11.11%
Vehicle crime51.52400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9525.00%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Other crime20.38-33.33%
Other theft20.380.00%
Public order10.38-75.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.3828.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.71-66.67%
Public order40.76100.00%
Other crime30.76200.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%
Drugs10.19-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.28-58.18%
Criminal damage and arson124.3833.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.2840.00%
Drugs51.33-28.57%
Vehicle crime30.9550.00%
Public order20.57-60.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.19-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5517.71139.13%
Criminal damage and arson910.47350.00%
Drugs71.71600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.33-37.50%
Public order50.95-16.67%
Other theft40.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.380.00%
Public order61.520.00%
Other theft41.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 348 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202423
July 202434
June 202424
May 202428
April 202424
March 202444
February 202416
January 202423
December 202323
November 202355
October 202323

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 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20245
June 202426
May 202415
April 20249
March 20245
February 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 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 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 202410
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 202312
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 4 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
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 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
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME7 2PY 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. Church Path
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. King Edward Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Christmas Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gillingham Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Freesia Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Granville Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Holly Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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