ME8 0RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 0RJ

ME8 0RJ, Medway has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.82 per 1,000 population. This ME8 0RJ 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 0RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 0RJ, encompassing approximately 561 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

ME8 0RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grosvenor Road with total crimes: 6
  • Campus Way with total crimes: 1
  • Crusader Close with total crimes: 1

ME8 0RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime417.820.00%
Shoplifting37.13-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.35-75.00%
Other crime11.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.780.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting519.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.13-66.67%
Drugs11.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting524.9425.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.91-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.35-71.43%
Other crime13.560.00%
Other theft11.780.00%
Vehicle crime11.780.00%
Drugs11.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences728.5140.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.470.00%
Shoplifting47.1333.33%
Vehicle crime17.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.82150.00%
Shoplifting38.91200.00%
Public order15.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.780.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime13.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.780.00%
Burglary11.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.780.00%
Shoplifting11.78-50.00%
Other crime11.780.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences316.04-25.00%
Shoplifting25.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.780.00%
Other theft11.780.00%
Public order11.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences416.04-33.33%
Shoplifting47.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences628.51100.00%
Shoplifting410.690.00%
Vehicle crime27.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.780.00%
Burglary11.780.00%
Public order11.780.00%

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
Shoplifting416.0433.33%
Violence and sexual offences37.13200.00%
Public order15.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.780.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting314.25-40.00%
Vehicle crime15.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.780.00%
Drugs11.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.78-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting512.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
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
April 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Grosvenor Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Campus Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Crusader Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Sherman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Embassy Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1