RAINHAM ROAD, ME7 5LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME7 5LS

RAINHAM ROAD, ME7 5LS, Medway has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.88 per 1,000 population. This ME7 5LS 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 5LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME7 5LS, encompassing approximately 4131 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-10.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

ME7 5LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pretoria Road with total crimes: 9
  • Eva Road with total crimes: 6
  • Cowper Road with total crimes: 5

RAINHAM ROAD, ME7 5LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.88-10.26%
Anti-social behaviour118.47-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson72.66-22.22%
Vehicle crime51.69400.00%
Other theft41.21-63.64%
Robbery30.9750.00%
Shoplifting30.73-75.00%
Drugs20.73-50.00%
Burglary20.48-66.67%
Public order20.48-60.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-75.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3927.83-4.88%
Anti-social behaviour179.446.25%
Shoplifting124.119.09%
Other theft112.90175.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.66-25.00%
Burglary62.18100.00%
Public order51.4566.67%
Drugs41.2133.33%
Possession of weapons40.970.00%
Other crime30.9750.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4123.23-8.89%
Anti-social behaviour169.92-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson123.8750.00%
Shoplifting112.900.00%
Other theft42.660.00%
Burglary30.97-25.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Drugs30.7350.00%
Other crime20.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4525.414.65%
Anti-social behaviour1710.8930.77%
Shoplifting114.11-62.07%
Criminal damage and arson82.66-27.27%
Vehicle crime51.94-16.67%
Other theft41.210.00%
Burglary40.97-20.00%
Other crime40.97300.00%
Public order30.97-62.50%
Drugs20.73-60.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4331.22-21.82%
Shoplifting2910.41163.64%
Anti-social behaviour137.0244.44%
Criminal damage and arson113.15-21.43%
Public order82.66166.67%
Possession of weapons71.940.00%
Vehicle crime61.6950.00%
Drugs51.450.00%
Burglary51.21150.00%
Other crime11.21-85.71%
Robbery10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5527.1144.74%
Criminal damage and arson1413.31133.33%
Shoplifting113.3910.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.6628.57%
Other crime72.1875.00%
Other theft51.69-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.21-42.86%
Public order30.97-40.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3821.54-29.63%
Shoplifting109.2042.86%
Anti-social behaviour72.4275.00%
Vehicle crime71.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.69-53.85%
Other theft61.4520.00%
Public order51.450.00%
Other crime41.2133.33%
Drugs30.97-25.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5426.1438.46%
Criminal damage and arson1313.0718.18%
Vehicle crime73.1575.00%
Shoplifting71.6916.67%
Other theft51.6925.00%
Public order51.2125.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.21-50.00%
Drugs40.9733.33%
Other crime30.97200.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3919.85-4.88%
Criminal damage and arson119.4457.14%
Anti-social behaviour82.66-33.33%
Shoplifting61.94200.00%
Other theft41.45300.00%
Public order40.970.00%
Vehicle crime40.97-33.33%
Drugs30.970.00%
Burglary20.73-60.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4119.85-24.07%
Anti-social behaviour129.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.900.00%
Vehicle crime61.6950.00%
Burglary51.450.00%
Public order41.2133.33%
Drugs30.97200.00%
Shoplifting20.73-75.00%
Other theft10.48-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5423.7228.57%
Shoplifting813.0760.00%
Other theft71.9475.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.69-50.00%
Burglary51.690.00%
Vehicle crime41.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.97-50.00%
Public order30.97-25.00%
Other crime20.73-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4221.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson1410.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.390.00%
Shoplifting51.940.00%
Public order41.210.00%
Other theft40.970.00%
Other crime40.970.00%
Drugs30.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 526 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202439
July 202441
June 202445
May 202443
April 202455
March 202438
February 202454
January 202439
December 202341
November 202354
October 202342

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 202416
June 202417
May 202413
April 20249
March 20247
February 20244
January 20248
December 202312
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 33 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 20243
June 20242
May 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202412
June 20248
May 202411
April 202414
March 20246
February 202413
January 202411
December 20237
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 202411
June 202411
May 202429
April 202411
March 202410
February 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 55 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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20244
June 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pretoria Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Eva Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cowper Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Rainham Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Coronation Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Milton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 7. Constitution Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Rock Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Church Hill
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chester Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Byron Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tennyson Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chaucer Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Beacon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Corral Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ash Tree Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Imperial Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kimberley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stuart Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. First Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Ambrose Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Crosley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Watling Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Maynard Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Beacon Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Chickfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Luton High Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Upper Luton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1