BARNWOOD CLOSE, ME1 3LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME1 3LJ

BARNWOOD CLOSE, ME1 3LJ, Medway has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.22 per 1,000 population. This ME1 3LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME1 postcode area, which has experienced 292 crimes and a crime rate of 8.66 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME1 3LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME1 3LJ, encompassing approximately 2347 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME1 3LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sylewood Close with total crimes: 9
  • Orion Road with total crimes: 6
  • Pennant Road with total crimes: 5

BARNWOOD CLOSE, ME1 3LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.2218.18%
Other crime65.54-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.560.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.80-8.33%
Other crime74.69-50.00%
Public order22.98-50.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1414.9175.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.96-50.00%
Public order45.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.700.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.9184.62%
Other crime810.22-27.27%
Other theft13.410.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.78-60.61%
Other crime115.5437.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3320.8713.79%
Other crime814.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.410.00%
Public order11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.74-3.33%
Other crime412.35-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2850.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.44-25.00%
Other crime712.78-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.980.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-33.33%
Shoplifting10.85-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4026.83-20.00%
Other crime817.04-20.00%
Shoplifting33.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-40.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Robbery10.850.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5029.8185.19%
Other crime1021.3025.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.260.00%
Shoplifting22.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-75.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.17-20.59%
Other crime811.5033.33%
Vehicle crime43.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.700.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.720.00%
Other crime614.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Robbery10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
October 20233

A total of 97 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202414
June 20248
May 202411
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202412
June 202424
May 202413
April 202433
March 202429
February 202430
January 202440
December 202350
November 202327
October 202334

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME1 3LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sylewood Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime4
  • 2. Orion Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Pennant Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Galleon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Tideway
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Kent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Horwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1