PRESTON WAY, ME8 6UP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 6UP

PRESTON WAY, ME8 6UP, Medway has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.35 per 1,000 population. This ME8 6UP 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 6UP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 6UP, encompassing approximately 3781 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-52.94% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

ME8 6UP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Selstead Close with total crimes: 3
  • Ashley Road with total crimes: 2

PRESTON WAY, ME8 6UP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.35-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson52.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.32-60.00%
Shoplifting31.06200.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.58112.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.5066.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.6466.67%
Public order31.320.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-85.71%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.88-11.11%
Shoplifting72.1275.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5950.00%
Other theft10.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3833.33%
Shoplifting41.06-33.33%
Other theft21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.20-25.00%
Shoplifting62.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.590.00%
Vehicle crime30.790.00%
Public order30.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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 offences126.88-20.00%
Other theft33.170.00%
Shoplifting30.79-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.99114.29%
Shoplifting103.97233.33%
Other theft32.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.790.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8275.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.85-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-25.00%
Shoplifting30.79-57.14%
Other theft20.79-60.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.1475.00%
Other theft51.85150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3225.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.32-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour41.06-20.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.44150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.32300.00%
Shoplifting41.06100.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.7950.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.4062.50%
Burglary33.4450.00%
Public order30.79-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Shoplifting20.53-71.43%
Other crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.930.00%
Shoplifting72.120.00%
Public order41.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.060.00%
Other theft41.060.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202417
July 20248
June 20249
May 20249
April 202412
March 202415
February 20247
January 20244
December 202313
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 28 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 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 202410
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

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
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Selstead Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Ashley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. A2
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Detling Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Herne Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Minster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Twydall Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Lewis Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Brenchley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Romany Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Blean Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Court Meadow
    Total1
    Drugs1