ROYSTONS CLOSE, ME8 7NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 7NW

ROYSTONS CLOSE, ME8 7NW, Medway has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.08 per 1,000 population. This ME8 7NW 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 7NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 7NW, encompassing approximately 2558 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

ME8 7NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Macklands Way with total crimes: 4
  • Berengrave Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Caversham Close with total crimes: 2

ROYSTONS CLOSE, ME8 7NW 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 Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.08400.00%
Burglary31.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.17-57.14%
Other theft11.17-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.08133.33%
Other theft22.740.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.56-66.67%
Other theft10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.69500.00%
Other crime22.340.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5650.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.56100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.78-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.64233.33%
Other crime23.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.34-40.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.950.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.9525.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
December 20232

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

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 202410
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 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 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
October 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 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 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Macklands Way
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Berengrave Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Caversham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Wooldeys Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Roystons Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Parkfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Streetfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1