Medway Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Medway’s crime rate for November 2023 was 8.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 13.3% above the UK average of 7.5. This figure underscores a persistent challenge for local authorities, as the area’s crime profile continues to diverge from national trends. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44% of all reported crimes — 47% above the UK average for this category. This stark contrast suggests that Medway may face unique social or environmental factors contributing to higher levels of violent crime. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 12.3% of incidents and 5% above the UK rate, while criminal damage and arson added another 10.3% of total crimes, 53% above the national average. These patterns may reflect a combination of socioeconomic conditions, community dynamics, or the impact of seasonal events such as Bonfire Night, which often sees spikes in public disorder. November’s darker evenings and the commercial focus of Black Friday shopping could have influenced both violent and property-related crime. The data also reveals a mixed picture for property crimes: while shoplifting and vehicle crime fell below UK averages, other theft and burglary remained relatively low. This suggests that Medway’s crime profile is shaped by a combination of factors, including its urban character, population density, and the presence of high-traffic areas. As the year progresses, continued monitoring of these trends will be crucial to understanding whether these patterns are temporary or indicative of longer-term shifts.

November 2023 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Theft from the person rose by 25%, increasing from 12 to 15 incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened vigilance during darker evenings or seasonal events like Bonfire Night. Conversely, robbery dropped sharply by 46.4%, from 28 to 15 cases, potentially linked to reduced foot traffic or altered patterns of public activity. The category of 'other crime' also saw an 8.3% increase, though the exact nature of these incidents remains unclear without further breakdown. In contrast, vehicle crime fell 20% below the UK average, aligning with a national trend that may be influenced by Medway’s infrastructure or local policing strategies. Anti-social behaviour, while only 5% above the UK average, remains a consistent concern, with 308 incidents reported — a figure that suggests ongoing challenges in community management. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Medway, where specific categories can fluctuate independently of the overall rate.

Medway’s crime rate in November 2023 stood at 8.5 per 1,000 residents, a 9.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 9.4. This decline, though modest, suggests a potential stabilisation in local crime trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 83 crimes per day, highlighting the persistent nature of criminal activity even as overall rates shift. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 117 residents over the course of November — a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents within a population of nearly 293,000. This monthly ratio provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it does not account for variations in personal circumstances or location within the district. The population context also reveals that Medway’s crime rate remains higher than the UK average, but the month-on-month drop indicates that local efforts or seasonal factors may be influencing patterns. For instance, the end of Black Friday shopping or the timing of Bonfire Night could have affected retail crime or public order incidents, though these connections remain speculative without further data.