READSCROFT ROAD, ME8 9QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 9QJ

READSCROFT ROAD, ME8 9QJ, Medway has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.44 per 1,000 population. This ME8 9QJ 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 9QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 9QJ, encompassing approximately 4099 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME8 9QJ 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

READSCROFT ROAD, ME8 9QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.44-28.57%
Other theft21.220.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.4116.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.71100.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In July 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 offences63.66-33.33%
Other theft31.46200.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.9012.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.20100.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%

In May 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 offences83.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.95100.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.49-66.67%
Drugs10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.24-66.67%
Public order10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.93-14.29%
Shoplifting31.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.15133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.71100.00%
Other theft30.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.41-57.14%
Other theft30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.93250.00%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-83.33%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary63.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.46-77.78%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.370.00%
Burglary62.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 20242
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 9QJ 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. Capel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beke Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Nares Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1