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

Overview of Crime in ME8 9UD

OLD CASTLE WALK, ME8 9UD, Medway has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.39 per 1,000 population. This ME8 9UD 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 9UD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME8 9UD, encompassing approximately 4597 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ME8 9UD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conrad Close with total crimes: 3
  • Sandringham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Willowby Gardens with total crimes: 2

OLD CASTLE WALK, ME8 9UD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences62.39-14.29%
Other theft21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.9216.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.520.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.61-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.3150.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.5740.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.05-75.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.57233.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.18166.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.87-57.14%
Public order30.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.05-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.52300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-80.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.13166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.74400.00%
Other theft31.09200.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.96-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.92200.00%
Burglary41.96-33.33%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary63.48-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences31.31-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary115.220.00%
Vehicle crime42.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 202414
May 202410
April 20243
March 20247
February 20248
January 20243
December 20239
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Conrad Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Sandringham Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Willowby Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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