OTTERHAM QUAY LANE, ME8 8NH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 8NH

OTTERHAM QUAY LANE, ME8 8NH, Medway has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.46 per 1,000 population. This ME8 8NH 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 8NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 8NH, encompassing approximately 2955 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME8 8NH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farnham Close with total crimes: 11
  • Pearman Close with total crimes: 4
  • Otterham Quay Lane with total crimes: 3

OTTERHAM QUAY LANE, ME8 8NH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.4627.27%
Criminal damage and arson44.74100.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-33.33%
Drugs20.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.8037.50%
Burglary53.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.69-25.00%
Other crime31.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.09-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.71100.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-50.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In June 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 offences95.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.05300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35-60.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.77-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.0525.00%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.8071.43%
Anti-social behaviour44.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.35300.00%
Other crime31.350.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.37200.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.08-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.3750.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%

In January 2024, 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 offences86.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.710.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.35100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.74100.00%
Vehicle crime32.03200.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.06-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.02-80.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.080.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 20248
June 20249
May 20249
April 202412
March 20247
February 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 202315

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
December 20231

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

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Farnham Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Pearman Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Otterham Quay Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Warlingham Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Victoria Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Grenadier Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vineyard Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Shorefields
    Total1
    Drugs1