ME8 8ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 8ET

ME8 8ET, Medway has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.17 per 1,000 population. This ME8 8ET 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 8ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 8ET, encompassing approximately 4230 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME8 8ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farnham Close with total crimes: 11
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8
  • Pearman Close with total crimes: 4

ME8 8ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.1712.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.2640.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.650.00%
Other theft31.1850.00%
Burglary30.71-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.7150.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Other crime10.47-66.67%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.4614.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.78150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1825.00%
Burglary51.180.00%
Other crime31.180.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Other theft20.47100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.3133.33%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.91-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson33.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-66.67%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.7528.57%
Anti-social behaviour94.26350.00%
Vehicle crime32.130.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.6240.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.31100.00%
Other crime21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-60.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.67-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour52.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.8031.25%
Anti-social behaviour54.96150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.5745.45%
Criminal damage and arson33.780.00%
Other crime30.71200.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.200.00%
Drugs32.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7150.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.4457.14%
Vehicle crime32.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-50.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.180.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
July 202414
June 202414
May 202418
April 202414
March 202410
February 202421
January 202416
December 202311
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20249
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 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
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME8 8ET postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Farnham Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pearman Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. William Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary1
  • 5. Otterham Quay Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Warlingham Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. High Dewar Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Caversham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Winchester Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Chichester Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vineyard Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Tilbury Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Shorefields
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Twyford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1