ME8 0RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 0RU

ME8 0RU, Medway has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.92 per 1,000 population. This ME8 0RU 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 0RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 0RU, encompassing approximately 1026 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME8 0RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Courteney Road with total crimes: 1
  • Willow Trees with total crimes: 1
  • Hoath Lane with total crimes: 1

ME8 0RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.950.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.970.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.900.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.970.00%

In January 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons11.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.970.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20241

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

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May 20241

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

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March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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January 20241

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Courteney Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Willow Trees
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hoath Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1