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

Overview of Crime in ME5 0HD

WAYFIELD ROAD, ME5 0HD, Medway has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.19 per 1,000 population. This ME5 0HD 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 0HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 0HD, encompassing approximately 4218 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

ME5 0HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Freshwater Road with total crimes: 4
  • Packer Place with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

WAYFIELD ROAD, ME5 0HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.1945.45%
Anti-social behaviour93.79-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.1360.00%
Other theft51.90400.00%
Drugs21.19100.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.96-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.84-59.26%
Criminal damage and arson52.610.00%
Other crime41.19100.00%
Vehicle crime30.95200.00%
Burglary30.710.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.1742.11%
Anti-social behaviour246.4084.62%
Criminal damage and arson55.6925.00%
Public order21.19-33.33%
Other crime20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.675.56%
Anti-social behaviour134.50-31.58%
Other theft43.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.950.00%
Public order30.950.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1911.62-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences184.50-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson44.27100.00%
Vehicle crime40.950.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.51-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour215.4590.91%
Drugs44.98300.00%
Other theft30.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Public order20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.09140.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.6910.00%
Vehicle crime42.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.64-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.3711.11%
Drugs22.37100.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.6980.00%
Vehicle crime32.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.0612.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.2725.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.116.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.79-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson30.95200.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences158.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.560.00%
Other theft32.610.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202424
June 202413
May 202419
April 202421
March 202411
February 202410
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 202427
June 202419
May 202418
April 202423
March 202424
February 202410
January 202424
December 202318
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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