BEECHINGS WAY, ME8 6SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 6SJ

BEECHINGS WAY, ME8 6SJ, Medway has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.36 per 1,000 population. This ME8 6SJ 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 6SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 6SJ, encompassing approximately 3570 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME8 6SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boughton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Cranbrook Close with total crimes: 2
  • Pump Lane with total crimes: 1

BEECHINGS WAY, ME8 6SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-50.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.8466.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.80150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4033.33%
Drugs31.120.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.04-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.680.00%
Drugs30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Other crime20.56-50.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.0066.67%
Other crime44.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-25.00%
Other theft30.8450.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.32-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12100.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.1650.00%
Public order43.36100.00%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.32-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.240.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.1687.50%
Other crime24.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.6460.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.24100.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences53.92-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.4050.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.2020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-50.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.400.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20246
June 202415
May 20249
April 202412
March 20248
February 202415
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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 6SJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Boughton Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Cranbrook Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pump Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Aylward Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Eastling Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Thornham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Minster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1