HAWKHURST ROAD, ME8 6NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 6NU

HAWKHURST ROAD, ME8 6NU, Medway has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.18 per 1,000 population. This ME8 6NU 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 6NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 6NU, encompassing approximately 3900 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME8 6NU area, explore the ME8 6NU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME8 6NU area, visit the ME8 6NU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME8 6NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boughton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Hartley Mews with total crimes: 3

HAWKHURST ROAD, ME8 6NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.18-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.540.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.15125.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.310.00%
Shoplifting41.0333.33%
Drugs31.03200.00%
Public order30.77200.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.03100.00%
Shoplifting31.0350.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.97-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour64.62-25.00%
Public order31.54200.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-50.00%
Shoplifting20.51-33.33%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.7411.76%
Anti-social behaviour84.87300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.05-33.33%
Shoplifting31.03200.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.74-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson64.36100.00%
Public order41.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.030.00%
Other theft21.03-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-66.67%
Burglary10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.7746.15%
Public order84.87700.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.05500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Other theft30.7750.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Other crime10.51-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.90-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson33.33-62.50%
Other crime30.770.00%
Other theft20.77-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.0026.67%
Criminal damage and arson84.87300.00%
Other theft52.0525.00%
Shoplifting31.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences157.9515.38%
Anti-social behaviour53.8525.00%
Other theft41.280.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.678.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.33-50.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Public order20.51-50.00%
Shoplifting20.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.080.00%
Other theft42.050.00%
Public order41.030.00%
Shoplifting41.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202424
July 202412
June 202418
May 202419
April 202417
March 202419
February 202413
January 202419
December 202315
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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