BRABOURNE AVENUE, ME8 6RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 6RB

BRABOURNE AVENUE, ME8 6RB, Medway has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.72 per 1,000 population. This ME8 6RB 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 6RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 6RB, encompassing approximately 3127 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-47.37% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME8 6RB 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
  • Cranbrook Close with total crimes: 2

BRABOURNE AVENUE, ME8 6RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.72-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour43.20-33.33%
Other theft31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-75.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.07216.67%
Anti-social behaviour66.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.920.00%
Drugs31.2850.00%
Public order30.96200.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.40-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson41.920.00%
Shoplifting31.2850.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Other crime10.64-66.67%
Public order10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.47188.89%
Criminal damage and arson48.31-42.86%
Other crime31.280.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Shoplifting20.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-66.67%
Public order10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.88600.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.24200.00%
Shoplifting30.96200.00%
Other theft10.96-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.67-20.00%
Other theft33.8450.00%
Public order30.96-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-75.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.5125.00%
Public order54.80400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.60300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.28100.00%
Other crime31.28200.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.84100.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.7614.29%
Other theft42.56100.00%
Shoplifting31.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In December 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 offences75.76-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour32.24-25.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

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 offences137.9930.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.16-33.33%
Burglary21.280.00%
Public order20.64-50.00%
Shoplifting20.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.920.00%
Public order41.920.00%
Shoplifting41.280.00%
Other theft31.280.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202419
July 20246
June 202426
May 20249
April 202412
March 202415
February 202412
January 20248
December 20237
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
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 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 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

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME8 6RB 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. Cranbrook Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Leeds Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Thornham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Minster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Lynsted Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Northbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1