KINGS OAK MEWS, ME5 0NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME5 0NG

KINGS OAK MEWS, ME5 0NG, Medway has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.33 per 1,000 population. This ME5 0NG 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 0NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME5 0NG, encompassing approximately 3948 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ME5 0NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sharon Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4
  • Teasel Road with total crimes: 3

KINGS OAK MEWS, ME5 0NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.33114.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.80400.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.29-72.00%
Other crime21.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-83.33%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.1266.67%
Anti-social behaviour66.3320.00%
Other crime21.520.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.847.14%
Anti-social behaviour53.8066.67%
Shoplifting41.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-60.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.6016.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.55400.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.7650.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.84-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour83.0414.29%
Burglary22.03100.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.10-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.29250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7733.33%
Other crime31.01-57.14%
Other theft20.76-33.33%
Public order20.51100.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.62150.00%
Other crime75.06600.00%
Other theft31.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.31-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.0955.56%
Vehicle crime43.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-25.00%
Other theft30.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.06-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour42.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01-20.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.270.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
July 202425
June 202415
May 202414
April 202412
March 202413
February 202420
January 20248
December 202314
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20248
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sharon Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Teasel Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Heather Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Silverweed Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. The Wirrals
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Weeds Wood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sorrell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hampton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Southbourne Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1