CANTERBURY STREET, ME7 5LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 5LL

CANTERBURY STREET, ME7 5LL, Medway has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.00 per 1,000 population. This ME7 5LL 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 5LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 5LL, encompassing approximately 6540 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-17.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

ME7 5LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windmill Road with total crimes: 18
  • Pretoria Road with total crimes: 9
  • Eva Road with total crimes: 6

CANTERBURY STREET, ME7 5LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.00-17.78%
Anti-social behaviour105.6611.11%
Criminal damage and arson101.53-16.67%
Other theft81.53-11.11%
Public order61.22-14.29%
Vehicle crime40.920.00%
Shoplifting30.61-72.73%
Burglary20.46-66.67%
Drugs20.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4517.28-2.17%
Criminal damage and arson126.8850.00%
Shoplifting111.8310.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.68-10.00%
Other theft91.38350.00%
Public order71.38-12.50%
Burglary61.0720.00%
Drugs40.920.00%
Possession of weapons40.61300.00%
Bicycle theft30.610.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4615.1421.05%
Anti-social behaviour107.03-16.67%
Shoplifting101.53-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.53-11.11%
Public order81.22166.67%
Burglary51.2266.67%
Drugs40.76300.00%
Other crime30.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-60.00%
Other theft20.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.37-5.00%
Shoplifting125.81-58.62%
Anti-social behaviour121.8320.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.8312.50%
Other theft61.38200.00%
Vehicle crime50.92-16.67%
Public order30.76-72.73%
Burglary30.4650.00%
Other crime30.46200.00%
Drugs10.46-80.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4018.65-34.43%
Shoplifting296.12163.64%
Public order114.43266.67%
Anti-social behaviour101.6811.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.53-27.27%
Possession of weapons71.220.00%
Vehicle crime61.07100.00%
Drugs50.92400.00%
Other theft20.76-60.00%
Burglary20.31-33.33%
Other crime10.31-80.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6117.2838.64%
Criminal damage and arson119.3337.50%
Shoplifting111.6810.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.6850.00%
Other crime51.38400.00%
Other theft50.7666.67%
Public order30.76-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.460.00%
Burglary30.460.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4413.00-13.73%
Shoplifting106.7325.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.53-33.33%
Public order71.2216.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.07200.00%
Vehicle crime30.92-50.00%
Other theft30.46-50.00%
Drugs20.46-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5115.90-23.88%
Criminal damage and arson127.8020.00%
Shoplifting81.8314.29%
Other theft61.22-14.29%
Public order60.92-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.9220.00%
Drugs50.92400.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-85.71%
Burglary20.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6718.3534.00%
Anti-social behaviour1410.24250.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.14100.00%
Other theft71.53250.00%
Public order71.070.00%
Shoplifting71.07133.33%
Vehicle crime51.070.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Drugs10.15-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5012.3811.11%
Public order77.64250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.07-28.57%
Drugs50.76150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.760.00%
Shoplifting30.61-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.46100.00%
Burglary20.31-50.00%
Other theft20.31-66.67%
Other crime10.31-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4513.610.00%
Shoplifting86.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.22-36.36%
Other theft61.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.92-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.610.00%
Burglary40.610.00%
Other crime30.61200.00%
Public order20.46-66.67%
Drugs20.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4513.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.680.00%
Shoplifting61.070.00%
Public order60.920.00%
Other theft40.920.00%
Vehicle crime40.610.00%
Drugs40.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202410
June 202412
May 202410
April 20249
March 20246
February 20242
January 202414
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20248
June 20249
May 20248
April 202411
March 20248
February 202412
January 202410
December 20235
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 20243
May 202411
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 569 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202445
July 202446
June 202438
May 202440
April 202461
March 202444
February 202451
January 202467
December 202350
November 202345
October 202345

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 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
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 202410
June 202412
May 202429
April 202411
March 202410
February 20248
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20247
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME7 5LL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Windmill Road
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Pretoria Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 3. Eva Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Longfellow Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cowper Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Rainham Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Milton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 8. Shakespeare Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Rock Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Chester Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Wellington Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Byron Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tennyson Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chaucer Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Imperial Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Montgomery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kimberley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Seaview Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Borough Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Napier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St Barnabas Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Stuart Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Crosley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Watling Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1