OLD CASTLE WALK, ME8 9TZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME8 9TZ

OLD CASTLE WALK, ME8 9TZ, Medway has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.42 per 1,000 population. This ME8 9TZ 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 9TZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 9TZ, encompassing approximately 4553 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME8 9TZ 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
  • Sandringham Road with total crimes: 2

OLD CASTLE WALK, ME8 9TZ 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 Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.42-50.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.73-23.08%
Other theft22.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-33.33%
Public order10.440.00%

In July 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 offences134.3930.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8650.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.7311.11%
Burglary22.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-77.78%
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 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.0528.57%
Violence and sexual offences91.98200.00%
Vehicle crime21.98-33.33%
Other theft10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.54-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
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 offences72.6416.67%
Vehicle crime31.54200.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.29500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.32400.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime31.760.00%
Other crime10.66-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.22-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

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 offences83.51700.00%
Burglary41.76-33.33%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary62.86-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson21.32100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.22-80.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary115.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202413
June 202410
May 20249
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246
January 20241
December 20238
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20249
April 20247
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Conrad Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Fane Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Sandringham Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    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