HERLEVA WAY, ME7 2WJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 2WJ

HERLEVA WAY, ME7 2WJ, Medway has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.77 per 1,000 population. This ME7 2WJ 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 2WJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 2WJ, encompassing approximately 1920 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME7 2WJ 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
  • Hazlemere Drive with total crimes: 2

HERLEVA WAY, ME7 2WJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.77-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56100.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.81-36.36%
Vehicle crime23.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

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 offences117.81266.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.73-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-50.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

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 behaviour67.29100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.12-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.56-50.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.7928.57%
Burglary69.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.08200.00%
Public order31.56200.00%
Vehicle crime21.560.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.290.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6975.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.65100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%
Other crime10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.77166.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.170.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.73-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Other crime11.04-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.330.00%
Other crime32.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202411
June 20243
May 202418
April 202414
March 20247
February 20244
January 202412
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20246

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
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 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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME7 2WJ 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. Hazlemere Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Lower Rainham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Coniston Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Odo Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Danes Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1