ME8 1ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 1ED

ME8 1ED, Medway has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.40 per 1,000 population. This ME8 1ED crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME8 postcode area, which has experienced 259 crimes and a crime rate of 5.05 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME8 1ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 1ED, encompassing approximately 747 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME8 1ED area, explore the ME8 1ED Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME8 1ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grosvenor Road with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Sabre Court with total crimes: 2

ME8 1ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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
Shoplifting721.4016.67%
Anti-social behaviour39.36-40.00%
Other crime14.010.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.34-75.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting625.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.69-55.56%
Burglary15.350.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Public order11.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%

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 offences925.41350.00%
Shoplifting612.0450.00%
Public order28.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.67-50.00%
Other crime11.340.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting418.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.010.00%
Burglary22.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.670.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour318.7250.00%
Other theft34.01200.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.01-40.00%
Shoplifting24.01-86.67%
Drugs12.670.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Public order11.340.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1533.4466.67%
Violence and sexual offences520.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.67-50.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting928.09125.00%
Violence and sexual offences512.0466.67%
Vehicle crime26.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.670.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%

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
Shoplifting414.71-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences35.35-50.00%
Public order24.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting725.41-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences69.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.02100.00%
Vehicle crime12.670.00%
Drugs11.340.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1120.06120.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting517.39-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour26.690.00%
Vehicle crime22.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.670.00%
Burglary12.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting713.3716.67%
Public order29.360.00%
Other theft12.67-50.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting630.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.690.00%
Other theft22.670.00%
Drugs22.670.00%
Public order22.670.00%
Vehicle crime12.670.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Theft from the person11.340.00%
Burglary11.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
July 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 202415
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 202311
September 20235
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20249
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20232
July 20235

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
July 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME8 1ED postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Grosvenor Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Sabre Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Saracen Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Matilda Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1