SYLVAN ROAD, ME8 0AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 0AD

SYLVAN ROAD, ME8 0AD, Medway has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.04 per 1,000 population. This ME8 0AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME8 postcode area, which has experienced 255 crimes and a crime rate of 4.97 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME8 0AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 0AD, encompassing approximately 1137 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME8 0AD area, explore the ME8 0AD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME8 0AD area, visit the ME8 0AD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME8 0AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Courteney Road with total crimes: 1
  • Sylvan Road with total crimes: 1

SYLVAN ROAD, ME8 0AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.04200.00%
Shoplifting32.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.640.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.28100.00%
Other theft11.760.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.88-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting411.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.52200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.64-33.33%
Other theft11.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.920.00%
Shoplifting22.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.430.00%
Shoplifting32.6450.00%
Vehicle crime22.640.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Other crime11.760.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.640.00%
Shoplifting21.76-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.76-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting819.3560.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.04500.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.2850.00%
Other theft22.64100.00%
Drugs11.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Other theft11.76-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.880.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.6725.00%
Other theft34.400.00%
Possession of weapons12.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.04300.00%
Public order13.520.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.88-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.040.00%
Other theft22.64100.00%
Burglary11.760.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.88-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting39.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Other theft11.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20248
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME8 0AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Courteney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sylvan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1