DIGNALS CLOSE, ME8 7NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 7NZ

DIGNALS CLOSE, ME8 7NZ, Medway has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.49 per 1,000 population. This ME8 7NZ 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 7NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 7NZ, encompassing approximately 3277 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

ME8 7NZ 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

DIGNALS CLOSE, ME8 7NZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.49133.33%
Burglary32.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.92-40.00%
Public order20.92-50.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.19-28.57%
Public order41.53300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2250.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In July 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 offences74.5875.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.140.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.66-55.56%
Other theft31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.41125.00%
Shoplifting42.75300.00%
Other theft31.220.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.19-33.33%
Public order41.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In February 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 offences126.71300.00%
Other theft33.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.75-62.50%
Other crime20.92100.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.4914.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.440.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.14-50.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.220.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20246
February 202412
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 4 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME8 7NZ 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. Granary Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Wooldeys Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Roystons Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Parkfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Streetfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Gresham Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Northumberland Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Suffolk Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1