ME8 0NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 0NJ

ME8 0NJ, Medway has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.71 per 1,000 population. This ME8 0NJ 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 0NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 0NJ, encompassing approximately 544 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME8 0NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grosvenor Road with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Campus Way with total crimes: 1

ME8 0NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting625.7120.00%
Vehicle crime311.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.510.00%
Other crime13.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.840.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting514.69-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences29.18100.00%
Other theft13.670.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting729.3916.67%
Anti-social behaviour312.86-25.00%
Other crime15.510.00%
Other theft11.840.00%
Public order11.840.00%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.84-75.00%
Drugs11.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting627.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour411.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.35-50.00%
Public order17.35-50.00%

In May 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 offences833.06300.00%
Shoplifting614.69100.00%
Public order211.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.67-50.00%
Other crime11.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting318.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime13.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.84-66.67%
Burglary11.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour323.88200.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.510.00%
Other theft25.51100.00%
Shoplifting23.67-85.71%
Drugs13.670.00%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%
Public order11.840.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1436.7375.00%
Violence and sexual offences325.71-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.510.00%
Other theft11.840.00%
Vehicle crime11.84-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting833.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences514.6966.67%
Vehicle crime29.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.670.00%
Possession of weapons11.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.840.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting418.37-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.35-50.00%
Public order25.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.670.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences631.22200.00%
Shoplifting511.02-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour29.18100.00%
Vehicle crime13.670.00%
Drugs11.840.00%
Public order11.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.840.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting923.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 202414
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 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 0NJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Grosvenor Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Campus Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Crusader Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Courteney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sherman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1