LITTLEBOURNE AVENUE, ME8 6QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 6QD

LITTLEBOURNE AVENUE, ME8 6QD, Medway has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.55 per 1,000 population. This ME8 6QD 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 6QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 6QD, encompassing approximately 2826 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-47.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

ME8 6QD 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

LITTLEBOURNE AVENUE, ME8 6QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.55-47.62%
Anti-social behaviour63.89-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.12-25.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Public order11.06-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.35-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.98320.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.43250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.48-20.00%
Shoplifting41.4233.33%
Drugs31.4250.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.7266.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.77-78.26%
Shoplifting31.7750.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.51109.09%
Anti-social behaviour58.14-16.67%
Other crime31.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-40.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Shoplifting20.71-33.33%
Public order20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.91-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.89500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.12150.00%
Shoplifting31.77200.00%
Other theft11.06-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.85-25.00%
Public order34.25-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Other theft21.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Burglary10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.0914.29%
Public order55.66400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.77300.00%
Other crime31.42200.00%
Other theft31.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%
Shoplifting21.060.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.087.69%
Criminal damage and arson24.950.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.4918.18%
Other theft54.60150.00%
Shoplifting31.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.14-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.890.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences128.859.09%
Anti-social behaviour44.25-42.86%
Burglary21.420.00%
Public order20.71-50.00%
Shoplifting20.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.480.00%
Public order41.770.00%
Shoplifting41.420.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
July 20245
June 202423
May 202411
April 202412
March 202416
February 202414
January 202413
December 202311
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 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 20241
June 20241
April 20243
October 20231

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 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
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 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 6QD 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. Leeds Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Minster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lynsted Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Eastcourt Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Northbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1