ME8 6DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 6DA

ME8 6DA, Medway has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.96 per 1,000 population. This ME8 6DA 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 6DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 6DA, encompassing approximately 4231 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME8 6DA area, explore the ME8 6DA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-47.37% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME8 6DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boughton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Selstead Close with total crimes: 3
  • Ashley Road with total crimes: 2

ME8 6DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.96-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour62.36-33.33%
Other theft21.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-80.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.63137.50%
Anti-social behaviour94.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1366.67%
Public order31.180.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.96-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-25.00%
Shoplifting30.7150.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Other theft10.47-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.8080.00%
Other theft44.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.95-20.00%
Other crime30.95200.00%
Shoplifting20.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.360.00%
Shoplifting31.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.24-80.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.6215.38%
Public order53.5425.00%
Other theft31.1850.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.6262.50%
Public order43.07300.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other theft10.47-75.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.73-38.46%
Other theft41.89300.00%
Shoplifting30.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Other crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.33-7.14%
Burglary43.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.95300.00%
Vehicle crime30.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.62100.00%
Burglary43.31100.00%
Public order30.95-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.850.00%
Public order51.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.180.00%
Shoplifting41.180.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202419
July 20248
June 202418
May 202410
April 202415
March 202413
February 20248
January 20248
December 202313
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Boughton Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Selstead Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Ashley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Cranbrook Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Detling Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Herne Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Pump Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Minster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Twydall Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Romany Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Blean Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1