ME8 0PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 0PP

ME8 0PP, Medway has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.38 per 1,000 population. This ME8 0PP 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 0PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 0PP, encompassing approximately 656 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

ME8 0PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • A2 with total crimes: 2
  • Campus Way with total crimes: 1

ME8 0PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting624.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.0950.00%
Other crime14.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson412.19300.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.09100.00%
Other theft13.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-83.33%

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 behaviour628.950.00%
Shoplifting69.1450.00%
Violence and sexual offences19.14-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Bicycle theft11.520.00%
Public order11.52-50.00%

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 behaviour628.95500.00%
Shoplifting49.14-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences36.09-66.67%
Public order24.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.050.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Other theft11.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.52-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences939.61350.00%
Shoplifting613.7120.00%
Public order49.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.09100.00%
Other theft23.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.05-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Other crime11.520.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting522.85-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour37.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.57-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.050.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Bicycle theft11.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Burglary11.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences838.0933.33%
Shoplifting812.19-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour312.1950.00%
Other theft34.5750.00%
Drugs14.570.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Public order11.520.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1444.1855.56%
Violence and sexual offences621.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.1450.00%
Other theft24.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.05-50.00%
Drugs13.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.52-50.00%

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
Shoplifting936.56125.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.7133.33%
Violence and sexual offences46.09300.00%
Vehicle crime26.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.05100.00%
Possession of weapons13.050.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Bicycle theft11.520.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting418.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.090.00%
Public order24.57100.00%
Other theft13.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.52-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences728.9540.00%
Shoplifting410.66-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour36.09200.00%
Vehicle crime14.570.00%
Other theft11.52-50.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Public order11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.52-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1131.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences516.760.00%
Other theft27.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20249
April 20242
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 4 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
April 20241

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 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
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 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 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

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 0PP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. A2
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 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