ME8 8PN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 8PN

ME8 8PN, Medway has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.69 per 1,000 population. This ME8 8PN 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 8PN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 8PN, encompassing approximately 1065 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME8 8PN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandgate Court with total crimes: 2
  • Willowby Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Bayswater Drive with total crimes: 1

ME8 8PN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs14.690.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.940.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime16.57-50.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Other theft10.94-50.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.940.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Public order11.880.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs27.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.940.00%

In April 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs12.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-66.67%
Public order10.940.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.57200.00%
Other theft22.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.880.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft15.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-66.67%
Drugs10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.5750.00%
Vehicle crime32.82-40.00%
Other crime12.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.69-50.00%
Burglary11.880.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime511.26400.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.690.00%
Drugs23.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.880.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.630.00%
Other crime12.820.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-66.67%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sandgate Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Willowby Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bayswater Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1