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

Overview of Crime in ME5 0JB

WAYFIELD ROAD, ME5 0JB, Medway has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.04 per 1,000 population. This ME5 0JB 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 0JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 0JB, encompassing approximately 2816 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 0JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Timberbank with total crimes: 3
  • Burma Way with total crimes: 3
  • Mountbatten Avenue with total crimes: 2

WAYFIELD ROAD, ME5 0JB 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.04-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.49100.00%
Burglary12.130.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.46-27.27%
Vehicle crime52.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7850.00%
Other crime31.070.00%
Drugs11.07-50.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.750.00%
Public order23.910.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.46-38.89%
Other theft23.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-50.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.3020.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.527.14%
Criminal damage and arson35.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-33.33%
Other theft20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.52133.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.9750.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.91-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.97-9.09%
Vehicle crime23.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences116.0483.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.91-33.33%
Public order10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.91-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.520.00%
Other theft54.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.780.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 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 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202411
June 202411
May 202418
April 202415
March 202414
February 20246
January 202410
December 202311
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
December 20231

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

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
March 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
October 20235

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 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 0JB 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. Mountbatten Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Shalfleet Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Silver Bank
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Dunkirk Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Eden Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Aldershot Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Tobruk Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1