STONECROSS LEA, ME5 0BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 0BL

STONECROSS LEA, ME5 0BL, Medway has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.90 per 1,000 population. This ME5 0BL 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 0BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 0BL, encompassing approximately 2569 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME5 0BL area, explore the ME5 0BL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ME5 0BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cameron Close with total crimes: 5
  • Glenwood Close with total crimes: 3
  • Stonecross Lea with total crimes: 3

STONECROSS LEA, ME5 0BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.9090.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-33.33%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.34-23.08%
Other theft33.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1750.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.7330.00%
Vehicle crime55.06400.00%
Public order21.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-50.00%
Other crime10.78-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.89-50.00%
Other crime31.560.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Public order10.39-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.840.00%
Public order43.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.07-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson45.84100.00%
Shoplifting31.5650.00%
Public order21.17-33.33%
Other theft20.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.7415.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.9580.00%
Public order33.5050.00%
Shoplifting21.170.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Other crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.78150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.950.00%
Public order21.17-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.0111.11%
Public order57.7866.67%
Drugs31.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17100.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.6238.46%
Criminal damage and arson87.010.00%
Public order33.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Burglary10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.2344.44%
Criminal damage and arson85.0633.33%
Public order33.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.17100.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.500.00%
Other theft32.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
July 202413
June 202410
May 202415
April 202415
March 202423
February 202420
January 202420
December 202318
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20248
March 20249
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME5 0BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cameron Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Glenwood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Stonecross Lea
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Hazel Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Capstone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Greenbank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shanklin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hopewell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Settington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lawn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Durrell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bracken Lea
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Crestway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bankside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Teeshot Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Pheasant Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1