NEWNHAM CLOSE, ME8 6SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 6SW

NEWNHAM CLOSE, ME8 6SW, Medway has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.57 per 1,000 population. This ME8 6SW 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 6SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 6SW, encompassing approximately 4200 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME8 6SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Langdale Close with total crimes: 2
  • Ashley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Cranbrook Close with total crimes: 2

NEWNHAM CLOSE, ME8 6SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.57-63.64%
Other theft40.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.950.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.43120.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.62150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.19100.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-33.33%
Other crime20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.4866.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.57-25.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

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 offences94.05-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson42.140.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.0583.33%
Other theft22.62100.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.76200.00%
Other theft22.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.62-55.56%
Other theft20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.52-35.71%
Vehicle crime32.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7150.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.240.00%
Vehicle crime23.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20245
June 202415
May 20249
April 202411
March 20246
February 202412
January 20244
December 20239
November 202314

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Langdale Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 2. Ashley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Cranbrook Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Detling Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Herne Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Pump Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Aylward Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Eastling Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Thornham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Minster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Romany Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Blean Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1