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

Overview of Crime in ME7 4PW

GILLINGHAM ROAD, ME7 4PW, Medway has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.30 per 1,000 population. This ME7 4PW 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 4PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 4PW, encompassing approximately 6724 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME7 4PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Gillingham with total crimes: 9
  • Poppy Close with total crimes: 8

GILLINGHAM ROAD, ME7 4PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.30-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour104.4625.00%
Shoplifting81.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1940.00%
Other crime51.0425.00%
Public order50.74-37.50%
Drugs30.74-50.00%
Other theft30.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.15-50.00%
Burglary10.15-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.64-42.37%
Anti-social behaviour85.06-20.00%
Public order81.19100.00%
Shoplifting81.19700.00%
Drugs61.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.89-54.55%
Other crime40.74300.00%
Other theft30.59-62.50%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-33.33%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5914.8759.46%
Criminal damage and arson118.7737.50%
Anti-social behaviour101.64-50.00%
Other theft81.49100.00%
Public order41.19100.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-40.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Other crime10.30-80.00%
Shoplifting10.15-83.33%
Burglary10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.8323.33%
Anti-social behaviour205.50122.22%
Criminal damage and arson82.9714.29%
Shoplifting61.19200.00%
Vehicle crime50.8925.00%
Other crime50.74150.00%
Other theft40.74-42.86%
Drugs20.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Public order20.30-50.00%
Burglary10.30-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.71-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.34-46.15%
Other theft71.04133.33%
Burglary51.0466.67%
Vehicle crime40.74100.00%
Public order40.59-20.00%
Other crime20.59-33.33%
Drugs20.30100.00%
Shoplifting20.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.05-38.98%
Criminal damage and arson135.3544.44%
Anti-social behaviour91.93-10.00%
Public order51.34-50.00%
Shoplifting40.74100.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Other theft30.45-70.00%
Other crime30.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5916.6647.50%
Public order108.77400.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.4911.11%
Other theft101.49400.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.4980.00%
Other crime41.34100.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-50.00%
Shoplifting20.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4011.015.26%
Anti-social behaviour95.95-18.18%
Shoplifting61.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.89-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.74-20.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Other crime20.30-50.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Other theft20.30100.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.41-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour115.6537.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.64-53.85%
Vehicle crime50.8966.67%
Other crime40.74-42.86%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%
Other theft10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson136.2518.18%
Drugs81.93166.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.1914.29%
Other crime71.1916.67%
Public order41.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.5950.00%
Possession of weapons20.45-33.33%
Other theft10.30-87.50%
Shoplifting10.15-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6317.2590.91%
Criminal damage and arson119.3783.33%
Other theft81.6460.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.19-12.50%
Shoplifting71.0440.00%
Other crime61.0450.00%
Public order40.89-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.59200.00%
Drugs30.450.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.30-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.910.00%
Public order71.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.040.00%
Vehicle crime50.890.00%
Other theft50.740.00%
Shoplifting50.740.00%
Other crime40.740.00%
Burglary40.590.00%
Drugs30.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202411
June 20248
May 20247
April 202413
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 202313
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202410
June 202420
May 20249
April 20249
March 202410
February 20249
January 202411
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 202410
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 501 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202434
July 202459
June 202437
May 202430
April 202436
March 202459
February 202440
January 202438
December 202342
November 202363
October 202333

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 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
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
February 20241
October 20231

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 202410
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME7 4PW 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. Gillingham
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Poppy Close
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Speedwell Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Priestfield Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Church Path
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 7. Oak Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Balmoral Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Freesia Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Granville Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. West Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Glanville Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Elm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Portland Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Crown Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Kingswood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Windsor Court
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Windsor Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Beresford Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Gillingham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1