WALDERSLADE ROAD, ME5 0JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 0JA

WALDERSLADE ROAD, ME5 0JA, Medway has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.60 per 1,000 population. This ME5 0JA 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 0JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 0JA, encompassing approximately 2322 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 0JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Timberbank with total crimes: 3
  • Burma Way with total crimes: 3
  • Shalfleet Close with total crimes: 2

WALDERSLADE ROAD, ME5 0JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6016.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.01200.00%
Public order11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.46-45.45%
Vehicle crime52.58400.00%
Other theft22.150.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.6122.22%
Drugs24.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Public order10.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.61-47.06%
Other theft23.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-33.33%
Public order20.860.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.7630.77%
Anti-social behaviour37.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.86-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.4718.18%
Criminal damage and arson35.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.1837.50%
Anti-social behaviour24.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.60-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.44100.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.46-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson24.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.3237.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.74200.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.74-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson23.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.750.00%
Other theft43.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202411
June 20249
May 202417
April 202413
March 202411
February 20248
January 202410
December 202311
November 20238
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
October 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

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 0JA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Timberbank
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Burma Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Shalfleet Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Silver Bank
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Dunkirk Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tobruk Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1