CHILHAM ROAD, ME8 6BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 6BT

CHILHAM ROAD, ME8 6BT, Medway has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.30 per 1,000 population. This ME8 6BT 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 6BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 6BT, encompassing approximately 3634 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME8 6BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hartley Mews with total crimes: 3
  • Staplehurst Road with total crimes: 2
  • Broadway with total crimes: 1

CHILHAM ROAD, ME8 6BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.30-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83100.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.33114.29%
Criminal damage and arson24.130.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.4016.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.03-60.00%
Public order11.65-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-80.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.987.14%
Anti-social behaviour54.13400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38-62.50%
Public order30.8350.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.7040.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.850.00%
Vehicle crime22.20100.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.05100.00%
Other theft42.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10200.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Other crime20.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.30-58.33%
Other crime31.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-83.33%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.33-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson63.30500.00%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.9562.50%
Other crime23.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences83.58-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.20200.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.600.00%
Other theft34.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 20247
June 20246
May 202415
April 202414
March 202410
February 20245
January 202412
December 202313
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20248
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 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
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hartley Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Staplehurst Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Broadway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Featherby Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Sanctuary Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tatsfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lewis Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Brenchley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1