ME8 0BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 0BU

ME8 0BU, Medway has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.58 per 1,000 population. This ME8 0BU 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 0BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 0BU, encompassing approximately 3105 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME8 0BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kendal Way with total crimes: 2
  • Crabtree Road with total crimes: 2
  • Derwent Way with total crimes: 2

ME8 0BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.58133.33%
Other theft12.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.93-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.51-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.61200.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.1514.29%
Public order22.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.86133.33%
Other theft22.250.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

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 offences32.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.2280.00%
Public order12.900.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.2225.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.61-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.29-42.86%
Other theft31.29200.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.2240.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.250.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.22-16.67%
Other crime31.6150.00%
Other theft20.970.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.930.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

Crime by Type

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
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 20249
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kendal Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Crabtree Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Derwent Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Highfield Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Beacon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1