LAYFIELD ROAD, ME7 2QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 2QZ

LAYFIELD ROAD, ME7 2QZ, Medway has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.06 per 1,000 population. This ME7 2QZ 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 2QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 2QZ, encompassing approximately 3272 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

ME7 2QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baron Close with total crimes: 7
  • Church Path with total crimes: 6
  • King Edward Road with total crimes: 4

LAYFIELD ROAD, ME7 2QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.069.09%
Anti-social behaviour77.33-12.50%
Drugs42.14300.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-60.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.31-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.9757.14%
Anti-social behaviour86.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4425.00%
Other theft41.53300.00%
Public order31.2250.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.22-60.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Other crime20.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.22-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour104.2842.86%
Other crime43.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2233.33%
Burglary31.220.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Drugs10.61-83.33%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In May 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 offences1912.225.56%
Anti-social behaviour75.8140.00%
Drugs62.14500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.83-40.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.50150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5325.00%
Public order31.5350.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Other crime20.92-50.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-80.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.615.88%
Vehicle crime55.5066.67%
Other crime41.53300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.22-50.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-71.43%
Other theft20.610.00%
Drugs10.61-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.44-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.4475.00%
Vehicle crime32.1450.00%
Drugs20.92100.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Other theft20.61-33.33%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Other crime10.31-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.2842.86%
Anti-social behaviour86.11166.67%
Public order62.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.83-50.00%
Other crime41.220.00%
Other theft31.2250.00%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.78-48.15%
Criminal damage and arson84.2814.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.44-50.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Public order20.61-50.00%
Drugs10.61-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.25250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.140.00%
Drugs51.830.00%
Public order41.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.22-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.31-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.500.00%
Other theft41.830.00%
Public order41.220.00%
Other crime31.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20248
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
July 202414
June 202414
May 202419
April 202418
March 202418
February 202417
January 202420
December 202314
November 202327
October 202318

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
April 20243
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
January 20242

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Baron Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 2. Church Path
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. King Edward Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Tovey Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Oak Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Christmas Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gillingham Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Holly Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. St Albans Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Owens Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Court Lodge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Castlemaine Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Cypress Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Elm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Strand Approach Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Leet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mariners View
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Layfield Road
    Total1
    Other crime1