ME8 7AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 7AJ

ME8 7AJ, Medway has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.17 per 1,000 population. This ME8 7AJ 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 7AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 7AJ, encompassing approximately 3473 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME8 7AJ 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
  • Penshurst Close with total crimes: 1

ME8 7AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.1766.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.44-77.78%
Other theft20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In August 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 offences96.6280.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.59300.00%
Drugs31.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.74-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.44300.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.03-12.50%
Other crime22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.740.00%
Other theft22.300.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.7460.00%
Burglary32.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In March 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 offences52.59-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson21.44-50.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.3337.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.17300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15200.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.7414.29%
Other theft22.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.890.00%
Vehicle crime32.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Other crime10.58-75.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.76250.00%
Other crime42.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order32.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 20245
February 202411
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
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 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME8 7AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Langdale Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 2. Ashley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Penshurst Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Danson Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dorset Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bedford Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Pump Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Aylward Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Eastling Close
    Total1
    Public order1