HERNE ROAD, ME8 6UU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 6UU

HERNE ROAD, ME8 6UU, Medway has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.27 per 1,000 population. This ME8 6UU 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 6UU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 6UU, encompassing approximately 3350 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

ME8 6UU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Selstead Close with total crimes: 3
  • Langdale Close with total crimes: 2

HERNE ROAD, ME8 6UU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.270.00%
Other theft41.79300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.19-20.00%
Shoplifting31.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-66.67%
Other crime10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.9720.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.79150.00%
Public order11.490.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7925.00%
Shoplifting41.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.07-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Shoplifting20.60-33.33%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.460.00%
Shoplifting32.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.67-16.67%
Shoplifting22.98-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.4671.43%
Shoplifting83.58166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.390.00%
Other theft20.90-33.33%

In February 2024, 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 offences76.5740.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.09-25.00%
Other theft30.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Shoplifting30.90-25.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.97-50.00%
Other theft41.49300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.190.00%
Shoplifting41.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.06-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour42.98300.00%
Shoplifting41.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.2785.71%
Burglary23.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.090.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Shoplifting30.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 202410
April 202410
March 202412
February 20247
January 20245
December 202310
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 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 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 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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 6UU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Selstead Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Langdale Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Ashley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. A2
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Detling Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Herne Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Twydall Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Romany Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Blean Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Court Meadow
    Total1
    Drugs1