ME8 0PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 0PU

ME8 0PU, Medway has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.64 per 1,000 population. This ME8 0PU 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 0PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 0PU, encompassing approximately 1126 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME8 0PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Grosvenor Road with total crimes: 6
  • A2 with total crimes: 2

ME8 0PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting918.6480.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.9925.00%
Vehicle crime34.440.00%
Other crime12.660.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.89-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%

In August 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 offences615.09200.00%
Shoplifting55.33-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson44.44300.00%
Other theft13.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-83.33%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1123.9737.50%
Anti-social behaviour69.77-14.29%
Bicycle theft25.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.780.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Public order10.89-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting822.19-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour77.10600.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.21-62.50%
Public order22.66-60.00%
Drugs11.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting925.7450.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.99166.67%
Public order57.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.440.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.78-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting616.87-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.33-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.660.00%
Burglary21.780.00%
Other crime11.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1024.86-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences98.8828.57%
Other theft37.9950.00%
Public order22.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.78100.00%
Other crime11.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1830.1838.46%
Violence and sexual offences715.98600.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.21-25.00%
Other theft22.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-33.33%
Drugs11.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1324.8662.50%
Criminal damage and arson411.54100.00%
Vehicle crime33.550.00%
Bicycle theft32.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.660.00%
Other theft12.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.89-80.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting817.7514.29%
Violence and sexual offences57.10-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.44-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.66100.00%
Other crime11.780.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.310.00%
Shoplifting77.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.21300.00%
Drugs23.550.00%
Other theft11.78-50.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1423.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences812.430.00%
Other theft27.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 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
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202411
June 20248
May 20249
April 20246
March 202410
February 202418
January 202413
December 20238
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20243
March 20249
February 20247
January 20241
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243

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 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20243

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Grosvenor Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. A2
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Crusader Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Court Meadow
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Sherman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1