WOODLANDS ROAD, ME7 2SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 2SP

WOODLANDS ROAD, ME7 2SP, Medway has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.45 per 1,000 population. This ME7 2SP 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 2SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 2SP, encompassing approximately 3634 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

ME7 2SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornwallis Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Speedwell Close with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6

WOODLANDS ROAD, ME7 2SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.4588.89%
Anti-social behaviour104.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.75200.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.78-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour52.48150.00%
Vehicle crime31.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-75.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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 offences177.70183.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-89.47%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour198.8072.73%
Violence and sexual offences65.23-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.65-57.14%
Drugs10.83-50.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.83-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour114.13-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.0375.00%
Burglary21.93100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Other theft20.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.93144.44%
Anti-social behaviour126.05500.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.30300.00%
Public order31.1050.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.33-10.00%
Other crime32.480.00%
Vehicle crime30.83-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.7811.11%
Vehicle crime42.7533.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.05-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.48300.00%
Vehicle crime31.10200.00%
Other crime20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Other theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.30-40.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In November 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 offences189.0880.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.95150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3833.33%
Public order21.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.750.00%
Other crime30.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20242
June 202419
May 202411
April 202412
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
July 202417
June 20246
May 202415
April 202422
March 20249
February 202410
January 20249
December 202312
November 202318
October 202310

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cornwallis Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Speedwell Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Hazlemere Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Freesia Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Coniston Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Castlemaine Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cypress Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Cobham Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1