ME8 9PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 9PW

ME8 9PW, Medway has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.98 per 1,000 population. This ME8 9PW 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 9PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 9PW, encompassing approximately 3694 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME8 9PW area, explore the ME8 9PW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME8 9PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conrad Close with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Fane Way with total crimes: 2

ME8 9PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences42.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.6033.33%
Burglary32.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.60-40.00%
Other theft21.62100.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.6066.67%
Burglary32.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.98200.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime23.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.54-75.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%

In March 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 offences84.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.17200.00%
Shoplifting30.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.0650.00%
Other theft31.620.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-83.33%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.60500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.620.00%
Other theft31.080.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.44100.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary53.5266.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.35-75.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8714.29%
Burglary32.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In September 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 offences74.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.890.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246
April 20242
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Conrad Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fane Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Lineacre Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Goodall Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Capel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Beke Road
    Total1
    Other theft1