DUNKIRK DRIVE, ME5 0JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 0JF

DUNKIRK DRIVE, ME5 0JF, Medway has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.42 per 1,000 population. This ME5 0JF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME5 postcode area, which has experienced 386 crimes and a crime rate of 7.42 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME5 0JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 0JF, encompassing approximately 2766 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 0JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burma Way with total crimes: 5
  • Tobruk Way with total crimes: 3
  • Meadside Walk with total crimes: 2

DUNKIRK DRIVE, ME5 0JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences65.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime52.17400.00%
Other theft21.810.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.599.09%
Drugs24.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-50.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Public order10.72-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.76-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour43.980.00%
Public order41.450.00%
Other theft21.45100.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.4835.71%
Anti-social behaviour46.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%
Burglary10.36-80.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.4827.27%
Burglary55.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.81-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08200.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.5922.22%
Anti-social behaviour43.98100.00%
Vehicle crime21.45-33.33%
Other crime20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.14-10.00%
Vehicle crime33.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.51-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.61200.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.2320.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.34100.00%
Drugs21.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences105.06-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson23.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.59-54.17%
Other theft43.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.45-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-80.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
March 20241

A total of 20 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
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202412
June 202411
May 202419
April 202414
March 202411
February 20249
January 202410
December 202312
November 202310
October 202311
September 202324

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 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Burma Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Tobruk Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 3. Meadside Walk
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Cherbourg Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Alamein Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Malta Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Shalfleet Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Dunkirk Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1