WAYFIELD ROAD, ME5 0EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 0EX

WAYFIELD ROAD, ME5 0EX, Medway has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.74 per 1,000 population. This ME5 0EX 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 0EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 0EX, encompassing approximately 3832 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME5 0EX area, explore the ME5 0EX 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 (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME5 0EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cameron Close with total crimes: 5
  • Freshwater Road with total crimes: 4
  • Packer Place with total crimes: 4

WAYFIELD ROAD, ME5 0EX 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.7430.77%
Anti-social behaviour104.44-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.61100.00%
Other theft51.5766.67%
Drugs21.30100.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.65-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour123.39-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson33.13-25.00%
Other theft30.78200.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-33.33%
Drugs10.520.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2615.92116.67%
Violence and sexual offences216.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.48100.00%
Public order31.0450.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.4461.54%
Anti-social behaviour125.48-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.13-50.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2012.005.26%
Violence and sexual offences135.22-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson43.39300.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Shoplifting10.52-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1912.7990.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.96-17.65%
Drugs53.65400.00%
Shoplifting31.3050.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.9688.89%
Anti-social behaviour104.440.00%
Burglary32.61200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7850.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.8311.11%
Violence and sexual offences92.61-40.00%
Public order32.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-33.33%
Other crime20.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.397.14%
Anti-social behaviour93.9180.00%
Vehicle crime32.3550.00%
Other crime30.780.00%
Robbery20.78100.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-80.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences148.61-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour53.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.30150.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Drugs20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.3570.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.44-54.55%
Other theft31.30-25.00%
Burglary30.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.610.00%
Other theft41.300.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202426
June 202412
May 202420
April 202419
March 202410
February 202410
January 20249
December 20235
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 202421
June 202421
May 202413
April 202414
March 202417
February 20249
January 202415
December 202314
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20233
October 20234

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
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cameron Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Freshwater Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Packer Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 5. Barnfield
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ironside Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Stalin Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mountbatten Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Coverdale Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Hazel Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Eden Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Roosevelt Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Aldershot Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Fisher Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Snowdon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tedder Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Vulcan Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Greenbank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Fallowfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ryde Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bankside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1