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

Overview of Crime in ME7 2RG

KING EDWARD ROAD, ME7 2RG, Medway has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.07 per 1,000 population. This ME7 2RG 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 2RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 2RG, encompassing approximately 2878 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME7 2RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baron Close with total crimes: 7
  • King Edward Road with total crimes: 4
  • Tovey Square with total crimes: 3

KING EDWARD ROAD, ME7 2RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.560.00%
Drugs31.390.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.60-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.7833.33%
Other theft41.39300.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.2912.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.13-50.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.68-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0850.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.7387.50%
Anti-social behaviour45.21100.00%
Drugs31.39200.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-50.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.95-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.78300.00%
Other crime21.390.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.6428.57%
Vehicle crime43.1333.33%
Other crime21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-60.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.2916.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.43150.00%
Vehicle crime31.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.25-14.29%
Public order52.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.52-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson22.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-83.33%
Drugs10.35-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.4210.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.82200.00%
Public order42.08300.00%
Drugs41.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.900.00%
Other theft33.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Public order10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 20249
June 20248
May 202415
April 20248
March 20249
February 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20245
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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 2RG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Baron Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 2. King Edward Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Tovey Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Christmas Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Holly Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Owens Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Danes Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Court Lodge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Castlemaine Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cypress Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Leet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mariners View
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Layfield Road
    Total1
    Other crime1