ME8 6LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 6LY

ME8 6LY, Medway has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.07 per 1,000 population. This ME8 6LY 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 6LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 6LY, encompassing approximately 3967 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-43.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME8 6LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boughton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Kennington Close with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

ME8 6LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.07-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour63.28-33.33%
Other theft41.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-25.00%
Public order20.76-33.33%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.25-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.11155.56%
Anti-social behaviour95.8080.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.27-20.00%
Shoplifting41.0133.33%
Drugs31.0150.00%
Public order30.76200.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.31-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.2766.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.260.00%
Shoplifting31.2650.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.0984.62%
Anti-social behaviour56.05-28.57%
Other crime31.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-50.00%
Other theft30.76200.00%
Public order30.76200.00%
Shoplifting20.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.32-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour73.28250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7620.00%
Shoplifting31.51200.00%
Other theft10.76-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.335.88%
Criminal damage and arson54.5466.67%
Other theft31.260.00%
Public order30.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-77.78%
Burglary10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.28800.00%
Public order62.270.00%
Other crime31.51-25.00%
Other theft30.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7650.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.5530.77%
Other crime44.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-71.43%
Other theft20.50-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.28250.00%
Other theft61.7650.00%
Shoplifting31.510.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

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 offences137.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.28-20.00%
Other theft41.010.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.808.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.28-44.44%
Burglary21.26-33.33%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Shoplifting20.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.270.00%
Other theft41.260.00%
Public order41.010.00%
Shoplifting41.010.00%
Burglary31.010.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20249
February 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202423
July 20249
June 202424
May 202413
April 202418
March 202417
February 202417
January 202413
December 202313
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Boughton Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Kennington Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hartley Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cranbrook Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Staplehurst Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Leeds Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Chalmers Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Minster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Lynsted Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Brenchley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Eastcourt Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Northbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1