ROWAN LEA, ME5 0BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 0BQ

ROWAN LEA, ME5 0BQ, Medway has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.70 per 1,000 population. This ME5 0BQ 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 0BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 0BQ, encompassing approximately 2758 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 0BQ 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

ROWAN LEA, ME5 0BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.70142.86%
Anti-social behaviour26.160.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8016.67%
Other theft32.540.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-33.33%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.52-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.17300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.45-25.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.89-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.90-20.00%
Other crime31.450.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.7016.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.07400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.97-7.69%
Shoplifting34.3550.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-87.50%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.518.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.7160.00%
Shoplifting22.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-60.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.429.09%
Criminal damage and arson54.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.81400.00%
Public order21.81-60.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.70-38.89%
Public order53.99150.00%
Other crime21.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.5240.00%
Public order22.54-33.33%
Drugs10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.26-37.50%
Public order31.810.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.260.00%
Other theft32.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 202414
April 202412
March 202413
February 202412
January 202411
December 202318
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 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 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233

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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
November 20231

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
June 20241
November 20232

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 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 0BQ 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. Greenbank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fallowfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shanklin Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ryde Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hopewell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Settington Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Durrell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Bracken Lea
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Crestway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bankside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Teeshot Mews
    Total1
    Public order1