HIGH ELMS, ME8 7DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 7DJ

HIGH ELMS, ME8 7DJ, Medway has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.21 per 1,000 population. This ME8 7DJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME8 postcode area, which has experienced 301 crimes and a crime rate of 5.87 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME8 7DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 7DJ, encompassing approximately 2495 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME8 7DJ area, explore the ME8 7DJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME8 7DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Penshurst Close with total crimes: 3
  • Ely Close with total crimes: 2

HIGH ELMS, ME8 7DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.60-40.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.010.00%
Public order22.000.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.6166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20200.00%
Bicycle theft11.200.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.4150.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.21-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.40200.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.81-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.41133.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.01-50.00%
Other crime31.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.010.00%
Other theft32.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences65.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Penshurst Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Ely Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Chestfield Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Berengrave Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hartpiece Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Tufton Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Cranford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1