BEACONSFIELD AVENUE, ME7 4DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 4DP

BEACONSFIELD AVENUE, ME7 4DP, Medway has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.33 per 1,000 population. This ME7 4DP 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 4DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 4DP, encompassing approximately 7093 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

ME7 4DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 10
  • Priestfield Road with total crimes: 7
  • Sturdee Avenue with total crimes: 6

BEACONSFIELD AVENUE, ME7 4DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.33-17.39%
Drugs52.6866.67%
Public order50.7025.00%
Other theft40.70300.00%
Shoplifting40.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.56-20.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.49-43.90%
Anti-social behaviour53.24-16.67%
Public order40.70100.00%
Drugs30.56200.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Other theft10.14-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4110.1541.38%
Criminal damage and arson85.78300.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.13-25.00%
Other theft50.8525.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-40.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Shoplifting20.28-33.33%
Burglary20.28100.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.32-9.38%
Anti-social behaviour84.090.00%
Vehicle crime51.130.00%
Other crime40.70100.00%
Other theft40.56100.00%
Shoplifting30.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Public order20.28-60.00%
Burglary10.28-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.7314.29%
Anti-social behaviour84.51100.00%
Public order51.13150.00%
Burglary50.700.00%
Vehicle crime50.70150.00%
Shoplifting40.700.00%
Drugs40.560.00%
Other crime20.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-77.78%
Other theft20.28-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.04-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.9580.00%
Shoplifting41.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.5633.33%
Other theft30.56-25.00%
Other crime30.4250.00%
Public order20.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences359.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.9325.00%
Public order40.70300.00%
Other theft40.5633.33%
Vehicle crime40.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.56-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences358.3216.67%
Vehicle crime64.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.85-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson40.70-33.33%
Other theft30.560.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Shoplifting20.28100.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.32-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour114.23266.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.85200.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Public order10.14-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson95.0850.00%
Public order81.270.00%
Drugs81.13166.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-50.00%
Shoplifting20.42-33.33%
Other crime20.28-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-33.33%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5413.82125.00%
Public order87.6133.33%
Other theft71.13133.33%
Anti-social behaviour60.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.85200.00%
Other crime50.8525.00%
Drugs30.7050.00%
Shoplifting30.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.42-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.380.00%
Public order61.270.00%
Vehicle crime50.850.00%
Other crime40.700.00%
Shoplifting40.560.00%
Other theft30.560.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 386 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202423
July 202441
June 202429
May 202432
April 202428
March 202435
February 202435
January 202430
December 202336
November 202354
October 202324

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
May 20244
March 20241
December 20238
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20241

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242
April 20249
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 202411
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
March 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME7 4DP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total10
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Priestfield Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Sturdee Avenue
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Haig Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Chicago Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Balmoral Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Granville Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Marathon Paddock
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Glanville Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Louisville Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Larkfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Carlton Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Harold Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Redfern Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Ferndale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Windsor Court
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Gillingham Bus Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Beresford Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Gillingham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Napier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1