ORCHARD STREET, ME8 9AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 9AD

ORCHARD STREET, ME8 9AD, Medway has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population. This ME8 9AD 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 9AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 9AD, encompassing approximately 4339 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME8 9AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Mews with total crimes: 10
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • The Crofters with total crimes: 4

ORCHARD STREET, ME8 9AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.68450.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.5350.00%
Drugs42.070.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.0720.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38100.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.46-58.33%
Other crime31.15200.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.8433.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.770.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.4628.57%
Anti-social behaviour22.07-75.00%
Public order20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.6114.29%
Violence and sexual offences71.84-41.67%
Vehicle crime21.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.30-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour72.77133.33%
Other crime21.610.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.6162.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.0050.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.00-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-33.33%
Other theft10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.9225.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.30200.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-33.33%
Other crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.15-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson41.84100.00%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.000.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.460.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 20249
April 20247
March 202412
February 202413
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME8 9AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Church Mews
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. The Crofters
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hurst Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beacon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Taverners Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Gatekeeper Chase
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Wheatcroft Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Silverspot Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Lonsdale Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1