ME8 6AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 6AT

ME8 6AT, Medway has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.70 per 1,000 population. This ME8 6AT 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 6AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 6AT, encompassing approximately 1893 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME8 6AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hotel Road with total crimes: 2
  • Rotary Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Sanctuary Road with total crimes: 1

ME8 6AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.70-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.86250.00%
Other theft23.700.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.11-62.50%
Drugs11.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.22100.00%
Public order33.17200.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.58200.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.9250.00%
Other crime23.170.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.64-60.00%
Vehicle crime12.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.4511.11%
Bicycle theft35.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.4580.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.750.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.28-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour22.64100.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.980.00%
Other theft35.810.00%
Other crime11.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 202410
December 20239
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
December 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20243

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME8 6AT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hotel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Rotary Gardens
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sanctuary Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tatsfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1