KING EDWARD ROAD, ME7 2RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 2RE

KING EDWARD ROAD, ME7 2RE, Medway has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.04 per 1,000 population. This ME7 2RE 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 2RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 2RE, encompassing approximately 3790 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (107.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

ME7 2RE 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

KING EDWARD ROAD, ME7 2RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.04107.69%
Anti-social behaviour147.12133.33%
Other crime63.69500.00%
Drugs41.580.00%
Bicycle theft21.060.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.39-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour63.43100.00%
Other theft41.58300.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Other crime10.53-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.9741.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.480.00%
Other crime31.06-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-84.21%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1912.6672.73%
Violence and sexual offences125.01-47.83%
Other crime43.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.060.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.3435.29%
Anti-social behaviour116.0757.14%
Criminal damage and arson42.900.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.03-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour74.4875.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.85100.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.5537.50%
Vehicle crime45.8033.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.06-42.86%
Public order31.060.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-60.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.85150.00%
Vehicle crime31.32200.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%
Other theft10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.97-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.17133.33%
Public order51.850.00%
Other crime31.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences188.44-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.75-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.32-57.14%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Drugs10.53-80.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences2414.259.09%
Anti-social behaviour76.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.85200.00%
Drugs51.580.00%
Public order41.320.00%
Other crime21.06100.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.800.00%
Public order41.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20243
June 202419
May 202411
April 20247
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202413
July 202417
June 202412
May 202423
April 202417
March 202422
February 202416
January 202412
December 202318
November 202324
October 202322

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20245
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 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 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20242
November 20231

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
June 20241
November 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 2RE 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. King Edward Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Tovey Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Holly Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Owens Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Danes Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Court Lodge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Castlemaine Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Cypress Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Elm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Portland Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Leet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mariners View
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Layfield Road
    Total1
    Other crime1