HAZLEMERE DRIVE, ME7 2TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 2TQ

HAZLEMERE DRIVE, ME7 2TQ, Medway has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.43 per 1,000 population. This ME7 2TQ 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 2TQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 2TQ, encompassing approximately 3420 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME7 2TQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Tangmere Close with total crimes: 4
  • Grange Road with total crimes: 3

HAZLEMERE DRIVE, ME7 2TQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.43-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.34133.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.05100.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.85-9.09%
Vehicle crime32.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.55120.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.22-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.51-72.22%
Criminal damage and arson21.46-60.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences1811.99-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour65.2620.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.75150.00%
Burglary41.46300.00%
Public order31.17200.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.06171.43%
Anti-social behaviour55.55150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.2640.00%
Other crime32.050.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.68-54.55%
Vehicle crime31.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.22100.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.5510.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.22-50.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.02150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.92150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.46100.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Other crime10.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.090.00%
Other crime31.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202411
June 20245
May 202418
April 202419
March 20247
February 20245
January 202411
December 202311
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Tangmere Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Grange Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Tovey Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hazlemere Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Coniston Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Odo Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Cypress Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Cobham Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1