ME5 0LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 0LT

ME5 0LT, Medway has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.35 per 1,000 population. This ME5 0LT 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 0LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 0LT, encompassing approximately 792 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 0LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • A230 with total crimes: 2
  • Thorndike Close with total crimes: 2
  • Wallace Road with total crimes: 1

ME5 0LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.35-33.33%
Burglary25.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.52-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.78100.00%
Public order12.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.35-33.33%
Burglary17.570.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.13200.00%
Burglary111.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.26-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour413.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.04-25.00%
Vehicle crime23.78100.00%
Burglary12.520.00%
Other theft11.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.87-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.04100.00%
Burglary15.04-50.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.1366.67%
Burglary26.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.52-33.33%
Public order12.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Robbery11.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.780.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.83200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.780.00%
Drugs12.520.00%
Other theft11.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences210.090.00%
Burglary12.520.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.260.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Public order11.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.04100.00%
Burglary12.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.26-87.50%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour816.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences110.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20249
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A230
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 2. Thorndike Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wallace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Eden Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Roosevelt Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Downer Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1