ME5 0AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 0AW

ME5 0AW, Medway has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.02 per 1,000 population. This ME5 0AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME5 postcode area, which has experienced 349 crimes and a crime rate of 6.71 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME5 0AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 0AW, encompassing approximately 2496 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

ME5 0AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coronation Road with total crimes: 5
  • Church Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Glenwood Close with total crimes: 3

ME5 0AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.0246.67%
Anti-social behaviour68.81-45.45%
Public order32.4050.00%
Other theft31.20-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-60.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.23-48.28%
Anti-social behaviour116.0110.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.41-28.57%
Other crime52.00400.00%
Other theft42.00300.00%
Drugs21.600.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-80.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.4352.63%
Anti-social behaviour1011.62-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson74.01250.00%
Vehicle crime52.80400.00%
Shoplifting12.000.00%
Other theft10.40-80.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.63-45.71%
Anti-social behaviour147.61-6.67%
Other theft55.61400.00%
Drugs22.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Public order20.80-50.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Other crime20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3526.0416.67%
Anti-social behaviour1514.02400.00%
Public order46.01300.00%
Vehicle crime31.600.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-84.62%
Other theft10.80-75.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.43-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson1312.02333.33%
Other theft45.21-50.00%
Other crime41.60-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-80.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4030.8442.86%
Anti-social behaviour1516.0266.67%
Other theft86.01300.00%
Other crime53.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.00-57.14%
Public order21.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-33.33%
Drugs10.800.00%
Burglary10.40-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour911.2280.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.61133.33%
Burglary42.80100.00%
Vehicle crime31.6050.00%
Other theft21.20100.00%
Robbery20.80100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.6316.67%
Anti-social behaviour511.22-28.57%
Drugs32.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20-76.92%
Vehicle crime21.20-60.00%
Public order20.80-50.00%
Burglary20.80-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.83-17.24%
Criminal damage and arson139.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.2175.00%
Vehicle crime52.8066.67%
Public order42.000.00%
Burglary31.60-25.00%
Other theft11.20-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2925.6431.82%
Criminal damage and arson1311.6244.44%
Public order45.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.60-42.86%
Burglary41.600.00%
Other crime31.6050.00%
Vehicle crime31.20200.00%
Other theft21.20-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.610.00%
Other theft52.800.00%
Other crime22.000.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202415
July 202429
June 202419
May 202435
April 202430
March 202440
February 202428
January 202428
December 202324
November 202329
October 202322

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202410
June 202414
May 202415
April 20243
March 202415
February 20249
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 4 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
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 202413
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 202313
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20248
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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 ME5 0AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Coronation Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Church Hill
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Glenwood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Stonecross Lea
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Alfred Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Capstone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. King'S Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. First Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ambrose Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Acer Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Hopewell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Settington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Beacon Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Chickfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Luton High Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Lawn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Durrell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Bracken Lea
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Crestway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Teeshot Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Pheasant Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Albany Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Connaught Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1