NELSON ROAD, ME7 4LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 4LH

NELSON ROAD, ME7 4LH, Medway has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population. This ME7 4LH 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 4LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 4LH, encompassing approximately 7832 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-56.60% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME7 4LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 10
  • Connaught Road with total crimes: 4

NELSON ROAD, ME7 4LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.81-56.60%
Anti-social behaviour92.94-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson81.150.00%
Shoplifting61.02-14.29%
Public order50.77-44.44%
Other theft40.640.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.38-25.00%
Drugs30.38-62.50%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5315.0723.26%
Anti-social behaviour136.7730.00%
Public order91.6680.00%
Drugs81.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.0214.29%
Shoplifting71.02600.00%
Vehicle crime40.89-20.00%
Other theft40.51-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.510.00%
Burglary30.380.00%
Theft from the person20.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.26100.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.13-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4311.49-14.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.49-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.28-36.36%
Public order50.89-16.67%
Other theft50.640.00%
Vehicle crime50.64-28.57%
Drugs40.64100.00%
Burglary30.51-25.00%
Theft from the person30.380.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Shoplifting10.26-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5014.0421.95%
Anti-social behaviour146.3875.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.7983.33%
Vehicle crime71.4016.67%
Public order60.8950.00%
Other theft50.77-16.67%
Shoplifting40.64100.00%
Burglary40.510.00%
Drugs20.51-33.33%
Other crime20.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.26100.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4110.3424.24%
Anti-social behaviour85.2314.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.02-33.33%
Other theft60.77200.00%
Vehicle crime60.77200.00%
Public order40.770.00%
Other crime40.5133.33%
Drugs30.51200.00%
Shoplifting20.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences338.55-19.51%
Criminal damage and arson94.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.150.00%
Public order40.89-33.33%
Shoplifting30.5150.00%
Other crime30.38200.00%
Other theft20.38-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4110.6032.26%
Other theft95.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.1580.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.1516.67%
Public order60.89100.00%
Vehicle crime60.77-14.29%
Shoplifting20.77-60.00%
Burglary20.26100.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.94-48.33%
Vehicle crime73.9640.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.89-50.00%
Shoplifting50.7766.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.64-61.54%
Public order30.640.00%
Robbery30.38200.00%
Other theft30.38200.00%
Possession of weapons20.38100.00%
Drugs20.26100.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.13-66.67%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6013.2820.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.6685.71%
Anti-social behaviour121.66100.00%
Vehicle crime51.53150.00%
Shoplifting30.64200.00%
Burglary30.38200.00%
Public order30.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other theft10.13-50.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Drugs10.13-80.00%
Other crime10.13-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5010.3435.14%
Criminal damage and arson76.38-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour60.89-25.00%
Drugs50.77-16.67%
Other crime30.6450.00%
Public order30.38-25.00%
Other theft20.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-87.50%
Burglary10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.47-7.50%
Criminal damage and arson94.7228.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.15-46.67%
Shoplifting81.02166.67%
Drugs61.020.00%
Other theft60.77-25.00%
Public order40.77-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Other crime20.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4011.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.110.00%
Other theft81.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.020.00%
Public order60.890.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.380.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202410
June 202414
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 202412
December 20236
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20247
June 202411
May 20246
April 20249
March 20249
February 20245
January 202413
December 20237
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
February 20241

A total of 502 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202453
July 202443
June 202450
May 202441
April 202433
March 202441
February 202431
January 202460
December 202350
November 202337
October 202340

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20249
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 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
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME7 4LH 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. Bus/Coach Station
    Total10
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Connaught Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Belmont Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Waterloo Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 7. Balmoral Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Albert Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wellington Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Barnwell Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Chartwell Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Trafalgar Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Marathon Paddock
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Glanville Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Louisville Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lawrence Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Montgomery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kimberley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Seaview Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Jeyes Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Gorst Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Gillingham Bus Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Beresford Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Gillingham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Borough Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Napier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1