ME5 0LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 0LN

ME5 0LN, Medway has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.07 per 1,000 population. This ME5 0LN 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 0LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 0LN, encompassing approximately 3702 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME5 0LN area, explore the ME5 0LN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

ME5 0LN 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

ME5 0LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.0718.18%
Anti-social behaviour103.51-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.70100.00%
Other theft51.62400.00%
Drugs21.35100.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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 behaviour129.72-52.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.97-40.00%
Other crime30.8150.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Other theft10.270.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2516.21127.27%
Violence and sexual offences226.7529.41%
Criminal damage and arson55.94150.00%
Public order31.3550.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.7213.33%
Anti-social behaviour114.59-42.11%
Other theft32.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1912.4311.76%
Violence and sexual offences155.1315.38%
Criminal damage and arson44.05300.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Shoplifting10.54-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1712.4341.67%
Violence and sexual offences134.59-18.75%
Drugs53.51400.00%
Shoplifting31.350.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.3220.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.240.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour107.0211.11%
Violence and sexual offences82.70-50.00%
Public order32.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%

In January 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 offences169.1860.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.3280.00%
Vehicle crime22.43100.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.02-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.7025.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.35300.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.7516.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.78-60.00%
Other theft31.0850.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.240.00%
Other theft22.700.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 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 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202425
June 202411
May 202419
April 202417
March 202412
February 202410
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 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
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202422
June 202417
May 202415
April 202413
March 202416
February 20248
January 202416
December 202310
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 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 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20233
October 20232

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 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME5 0LN 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