LOCARNO AVENUE, ME8 6ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 6ET

LOCARNO AVENUE, ME8 6ET, Medway has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.60 per 1,000 population. This ME8 6ET 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 6ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 6ET, encompassing approximately 2676 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME8 6ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • A2 with total crimes: 2
  • Hotel Road with total crimes: 2

LOCARNO AVENUE, ME8 6ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1250.00%
Shoplifting31.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.98150.00%
Other theft23.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.49-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.49-80.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Shoplifting20.75-33.33%
Drugs10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.37-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.09-16.67%
Public order53.74400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.87-25.00%
Shoplifting31.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-50.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.219.09%
Criminal damage and arson44.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.49100.00%
Shoplifting31.490.00%
Other theft21.12-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.2222.22%
Other theft54.11400.00%
Vehicle crime21.87-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.46120.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.1180.00%
Vehicle crime33.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-33.33%
Drugs10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.22-44.44%
Shoplifting51.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.87100.00%
Bicycle theft31.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.10-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour43.3633.33%
Other crime21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.5910.00%
Shoplifting44.11-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.710.00%
Shoplifting63.740.00%
Other theft32.240.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20244
June 20242
May 202410
April 202412
March 202411
February 20249
January 20245
December 20239
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 202411
January 20245
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
January 20243

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. A2
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Hotel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Tatsfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Twydall Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Lewis Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Brenchley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Court Meadow
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Sherman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1