CHIPSTEAD ROAD, ME8 9SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 9SQ

CHIPSTEAD ROAD, ME8 9SQ, Medway has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.19 per 1,000 population. This ME8 9SQ 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 9SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 9SQ, encompassing approximately 4563 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 (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME8 9SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conrad Close with total crimes: 3
  • Fane Way with total crimes: 2
  • Capel Close with total crimes: 1

CHIPSTEAD ROAD, ME8 9SQ 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 offences52.19-28.57%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-66.67%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.0716.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61.9720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.63-16.67%
Burglary21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-71.43%
Other theft10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.7275.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.5133.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.88-57.14%
Public order20.660.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.41-12.50%
Vehicle crime31.530.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.85100.00%
Other theft21.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.07300.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.94700.00%
Burglary41.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-33.33%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary62.63-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson31.31200.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.22-83.33%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary115.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20247
February 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 20231
October 20236

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
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Conrad Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Fane Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Capel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Beke Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Nares Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Burnham Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Walsingham Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1