GILLINGHAM ROAD, ME7 4EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 4EP

GILLINGHAM ROAD, ME7 4EP, Medway has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.06 per 1,000 population. This ME7 4EP 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 4EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 4EP, encompassing approximately 7710 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME7 4EP area, explore the ME7 4EP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-36.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)

ME7 4EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 10

GILLINGHAM ROAD, ME7 4EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.06-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.1520.00%
Shoplifting121.5620.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.560.00%
Other theft71.0475.00%
Public order60.91-50.00%
Burglary40.78-20.00%
Other crime30.520.00%
Drugs30.39-62.50%
Robbery20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.13-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5015.56-7.41%
Public order126.4850.00%
Shoplifting101.5642.86%
Anti-social behaviour101.30-44.44%
Drugs81.30166.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.04-27.27%
Burglary51.04150.00%
Theft from the person40.6533.33%
Other theft40.52-55.56%
Other crime30.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%
Vehicle crime20.26-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5415.69-1.82%
Anti-social behaviour187.0028.57%
Criminal damage and arson112.3310.00%
Other theft91.43200.00%
Public order81.1714.29%
Shoplifting71.04-56.25%
Vehicle crime50.9125.00%
Theft from the person30.650.00%
Drugs30.3950.00%
Burglary20.39-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5515.8219.57%
Shoplifting167.13128.57%
Anti-social behaviour142.0716.67%
Criminal damage and arson101.82100.00%
Public order71.3016.67%
Vehicle crime40.910.00%
Burglary30.5250.00%
Other theft30.39-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%
Drugs20.39-60.00%
Other crime20.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.26100.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4612.8431.43%
Anti-social behaviour125.9720.00%
Shoplifting71.5640.00%
Other theft70.9175.00%
Public order60.9120.00%
Drugs50.78400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.65-54.55%
Other crime40.650.00%
Vehicle crime40.52300.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.63-23.91%
Criminal damage and arson114.54-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.43-16.67%
Shoplifting51.30-16.67%
Public order50.65-44.44%
Other crime40.6533.33%
Other theft40.52-63.64%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-85.71%
Burglary10.13-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4614.5215.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.979.09%
Criminal damage and arson121.5671.43%
Other theft111.56266.67%
Public order91.43125.00%
Vehicle crime71.1716.67%
Shoplifting60.91-14.29%
Burglary40.78300.00%
Other crime30.52200.00%
Drugs10.39-66.67%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4011.67-34.43%
Anti-social behaviour115.19-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.43-36.36%
Shoplifting70.9175.00%
Vehicle crime60.91-14.29%
Public order40.780.00%
Robbery30.520.00%
Drugs30.39200.00%
Other theft30.3950.00%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-66.67%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6114.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.91112.50%
Criminal damage and arson112.2022.22%
Vehicle crime71.43600.00%
Public order40.91-33.33%
Shoplifting40.5233.33%
Burglary30.5250.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.13-85.71%
Other crime10.13-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6114.0129.79%
Criminal damage and arson97.91-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour81.17-42.86%
Drugs71.0440.00%
Other crime60.9120.00%
Public order60.780.00%
Shoplifting30.78-66.67%
Other theft20.39-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.91-11.32%
Criminal damage and arson166.1060.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.070.00%
Shoplifting91.820.00%
Other theft81.17-27.27%
Public order61.0450.00%
Other crime50.7866.67%
Drugs50.65150.00%
Possession of weapons20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-80.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5315.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.870.00%
Other theft111.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.430.00%
Shoplifting91.300.00%
Vehicle crime51.170.00%
Public order40.650.00%
Other crime30.520.00%
Burglary30.390.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
April 20243
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202418
June 202414
May 202412
April 202410
March 202412
February 202411
January 202417
December 20238
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20249
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20247
June 202416
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 580 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202450
July 202454
June 202455
May 202446
April 202435
March 202446
February 202440
January 202461
December 202361
November 202347
October 202353

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202411
June 202410
May 20245
April 202411
March 202412
February 20247
January 202411
December 20239
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20249
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 202411
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total10
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Gillingham
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Priestfield Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Connaught Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Waterloo Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 9. Balmoral Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. West Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. King Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wellington Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Barnwell Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Chartwell Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Trafalgar Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Marathon Paddock
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Glanville Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Louisville Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Windsor Court
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Seaview Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Gorst Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Gillingham Bus Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Beresford Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Gillingham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Borough Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Napier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1