LEWIS AVENUE, ME8 6HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 6HA

LEWIS AVENUE, ME8 6HA, Medway has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.96 per 1,000 population. This ME8 6HA 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 6HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 6HA, encompassing approximately 4035 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-79.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME8 6HA 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
  • Leeds Square with total crimes: 2

LEWIS AVENUE, ME8 6HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.96-79.17%
Anti-social behaviour41.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-50.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.49100.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.71-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour41.49100.00%
Shoplifting30.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4437.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.73100.00%
Shoplifting20.99-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-60.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.95-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.9866.67%
Public order31.240.00%
Shoplifting30.7450.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-60.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.43-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.72400.00%
Vehicle crime31.24200.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-50.00%
Other theft20.74-66.67%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.91122.22%
Other theft64.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.49100.00%
Public order31.490.00%
Shoplifting20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Shoplifting10.50-75.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson86.69300.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.98-53.85%
Shoplifting41.490.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Bicycle theft30.740.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.198.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.22100.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.199.09%
Shoplifting42.97-33.33%
Public order20.99-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Burglary10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.430.00%
Shoplifting62.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.990.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

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 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202424
July 20246
June 202411
May 20248
April 202415
March 202420
February 20249
January 20246
December 202313
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME8 6HA 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. Leeds Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Twydall Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Lewis Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Brenchley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Romany Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Blean Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Court Meadow
    Total1
    Drugs1