COURTENEY ROAD, ME8 0FB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 0FB

COURTENEY ROAD, ME8 0FB, Medway has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.51 per 1,000 population. This ME8 0FB 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 0FB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 0FB, encompassing approximately 1628 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME8 0FB area, explore the ME8 0FB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

ME8 0FB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Selstead Close with total crimes: 3
  • A2 with total crimes: 2

COURTENEY ROAD, ME8 0FB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.51100.00%
Shoplifting64.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.6833.33%
Other theft12.46-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.37-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.84200.00%
Other theft21.84100.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour614.120.00%
Shoplifting63.6850.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.6866.67%
Other theft13.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.51500.00%
Shoplifting43.68-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.46-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84100.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Public order21.23-50.00%
Theft from the person11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.8066.67%
Shoplifting66.1420.00%
Public order43.680.00%
Other crime32.46200.00%
Other theft21.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.51-45.45%
Shoplifting53.68-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.460.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.4257.14%
Shoplifting86.75-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour44.9133.33%
Other theft42.4633.33%
Drugs12.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1419.6555.56%
Violence and sexual offences78.60600.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.30-25.00%
Other theft31.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8450.00%
Drugs11.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.89125.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.530.00%
Other theft32.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84100.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.91100.00%
Shoplifting42.460.00%
Public order12.460.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.9671.43%
Shoplifting47.37-63.64%
Burglary22.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1115.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.300.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Burglary11.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 202410
April 20246
March 202411
February 20247
January 20241
December 20238
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 202414
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 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
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Selstead Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. A2
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Courteney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sylvan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Detling Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Herne Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Romany Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Blean Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sherman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1