PLANTATION ROAD, ME7 2UA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 2UA

PLANTATION ROAD, ME7 2UA, Medway has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.42 per 1,000 population. This ME7 2UA 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 2UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 2UA, encompassing approximately 2492 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME7 2UA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Grange Road with total crimes: 3
  • Tovey Square with total crimes: 3

PLANTATION ROAD, ME7 2UA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.42-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.600.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.2150.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.62300.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.81-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.62100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.41-85.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-50.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.2425.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.02100.00%
Burglary41.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6050.00%
Public order31.20200.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.82128.57%
Criminal damage and arson26.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.020.00%
Vehicle crime42.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.42-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.8150.00%
Vehicle crime21.20-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.039.09%
Anti-social behaviour44.8133.33%
Vehicle crime31.600.00%
Public order31.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.22175.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.41-50.00%
Public order11.200.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.60-55.56%
Drugs21.600.00%
Other crime10.80-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences97.620.00%
Other crime33.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20242

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202412
June 20243
May 202420
April 202416
March 20247
February 20247
January 202412
December 202311
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20244
February 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
May 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 2UA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Grange Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Tovey Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hazlemere Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Coniston Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Odo Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Owens Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Danes Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cypress Court
    Total1
    Other crime1