NORTHBOURNE ROAD, ME8 6QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 6QN

NORTHBOURNE ROAD, ME8 6QN, Medway has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.45 per 1,000 population. This ME8 6QN 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 6QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 6QN, encompassing approximately 2105 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

ME8 6QN 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
  • Hartley Mews with total crimes: 3

NORTHBOURNE ROAD, ME8 6QN 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 Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.450.00%
Other theft44.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.90-25.00%
Public order21.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%
Shoplifting10.47-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.3080.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.9050.00%
Shoplifting31.420.00%
Drugs21.42100.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.70-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson32.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42-66.67%
Drugs10.950.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In June 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 offences1313.3044.44%
Anti-social behaviour66.170.00%
Other crime22.850.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-50.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In May 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 offences99.9728.57%
Anti-social behaviour64.27500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.85100.00%
Other theft11.900.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime33.320.00%
Public order21.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-50.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-75.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.2527.27%
Anti-social behaviour46.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.90100.00%
Other theft31.9050.00%
Public order31.42200.00%
Other crime21.42100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.55-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson25.22100.00%
Other theft20.95-60.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.5040.00%
Other theft56.65150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.0242.86%
Anti-social behaviour34.750.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.32-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.420.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.320.00%
Burglary22.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20245
June 202413
May 20249
April 20247
March 202414
February 202411
January 202414
December 202310
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20243
October 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243

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

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 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. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME8 6QN 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. Hartley Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chalmers Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Lynsted Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Eastcourt Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Northbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1